Yuriy Wirt: "Dovbyk and I came to an understanding. I will refrain from emotional expressions"

At its meeting, the Committee on Ethics and Fair Play of the UAF will consider the statements of the head coach of "Veres" Yury Virt after the match of the 3rd round of the Premier League with "Dniprom-1" (0:2). Then, let's recall, the specialist reacted quite emotionally to the actions of the Dnipro forward Artem Dovbyk. Everything happened in the locker room, in a closed type, and got on the Internet after the publication of the "Footballist" project.

— Statements addressed to Dovbyk were after the match in a closed dressing room and were addressed exclusively to my wards, — emphasized Wirth. - I emphasize that these words were not said before the match or during the break, that is, the players could not perceive them as a call for illegal actions against the opponent. These words referred to the unfortunate actions of my defenders.

As you probably know, the crew of the "Trendets" project, which is filming the "Footballer" TV series, has access to the dressing room. Fragments of my words got into the plot. I must note that since the "Veres" football club does not censor and does not edit the work of the media, fragments of the analysis of the match became public.

— This story gained a lot of publicity. Have you contacted Artem Dovbyk, talked to him?

- Of course. The next day, as the "Football player" video appeared on the Internet, Artem called. We talked well, like old friends. We got along. He explained that he had never wished ill on him or any other player, and even more so had never set up his players to act dirty and violently against opponents. On the contrary, I respect the profession of a football player, because I myself once played.

In the end, he wished Artem a bright and productive game for Dnipro-1 and the national team of Ukraine. Let him score as much as possible. Dovbyk, in turn, promised to give my daughter Sofia a T-shirt with his name and number. They hung up on this positive note.

— What conclusions can you draw from this story?

— Furthermore, I will refrain from any emotional expressions, both in public and in the team area. We, representatives of the football world, have to respect each other.

Artur Malkin