Today, "Dynamo" will start the group round of the Europa League with an away match against "Fenerbahce". About what Mircea Lucescu's wards can expect in this tournament and directly about the match in Istanbul, "Team 1 » spoke with the former player of the Kyiv team Vitaly Samoilov.
Vitaliy Samoilov— Vitaly, Dynamo has four losses in a row. What's going on with the team?
— The coach of Kyiv, Mircea Lucescu, emphasized that the footballers had not seen their parents for two months, saying it was very difficult. But I am not inclined to believe that this is the main reason for such team results.
— If in the Champions League Benfica was stronger than Dynamo in all components, then what happened to the team in the championship?
— It's hard to say, but I think that football players overestimated their capabilities. Confidence has turned into self-confidence. From the "Dynamo" camp, it was repeatedly heard that the team is physically ready. But then tell me what the footballers did in the game with Zorya. Kyivans did not run. These are clearly not what they were preparing for. The ball was often held up, everything was done slowly. Now, taking into account the tight autumn schedule, the football players just need to take out their internal reserves and prove to the fans first of all that it was a misunderstanding.
— If Dynamo loses in Istanbul, will it be a crisis?
- I wouldn't say. Regardless of the result in the match with Fenerbahce, it is important that Dynamo play meaningful football, or at least strive for it, then the fan can understand. But if everything is like in the previous matches, it will be a shame. You have to prove your ability on the football field, not in conversations with referees.
It will be very difficult in Istanbul. Everyone remembers well that Dynamo knocked this Turkish team out of the Champions League, so the hosts will be determined to get revenge. But all the same, Kyiv needs to try to deprive the Turks of the ball, and the control should not be in the back line with the participation of the goalkeeper, but on the whole field, otherwise a mistake near their own goal will lead to tragic consequences.
— "Dynamo" will fight for exit from the group?
— We will not be bitter, but in the Europa League most of the teams are below the level than in the Champions League, therefore, except for the first or other place, other positions are not considered. But this will happen only if the Dynamo players have crazy dedication.
— Will "Dynamo" score points in Istanbul?
— If the Kyivans play at least a draw, it will be a good result, as for the current state of the team.
Serhii DEMYANCHUK
