"Dynamo" defender Oleksandr Karavaev answered the questions of young fans on the Youtube channel Fantastic Football.
Oleksandr Karavaev (photo: fcdynamo.com)— How do you force yourself to exercise if you're lazy?
- You need to have a great desire and sometimes overcome yourself. No matter how "lazy" you are, you must enter the field with great desire, because if you have chosen such a profession, you must perform it professionally.
— What did you like most when you played in a Turkish club??
— There is a very high professional level of attitude towards the players. In all areas: both in the game and in everyday life. Also very ardent fans, who can literally give a kick in the ass for their team. If someone insults their football players.
— How often do you turn to coaches or teammates for advice??
- Not very often. But I can ask something from an older comrade. The same Serhiy Sydorchuk or Andriy Yarmolenko. They will always help and advise. When I was 18-20 years old and I approached 30-year-olds who gave me advice, it motivated me to train even more, because they always gave good advice.
And among the coaches, he communicated most often with Yuriy Vernydub. He helped a lot, always had words of support.
— What is your favorite place in Kherson??
— My native district is the Island. I grew up there and every time I go there it gives me a burning sensation. There is a school and a yard...
— Which foreign club would you like to play for??
— I have been a fan of Barcelona since childhood. It was a childhood dream. Now I don't think about it, because I play in Dynamo (Kyiv), where everything suits me.
— Do you have a football idol??
- Yes, Messi (smiles). Even when he started playing, it was clear what a talent he is, what a gift he has and how he uses this gift. Lucky that we live in the times when he plays and can watch his game.
— Would you like to conduct at least one training session for children??
— I had one in Kherson. I was invited in my hometown, it was an incredible feeling. There were even thoughts of starting a coaching career by working with children.
— What is the most memorable game of your career??
— I cannot single out one, there were a lot of emotional games, both in the national team and in the clubs. If you count, it will be fifteen minutes, I think (smiles).
— Name the best qualities of an ideal midfielder.
— In attack, one must be creative, provide assists and score. Should also help on defense.
— What's the dumbest news you've ever heard about yourself?
— I don't even know, there probably wasn't one (smiles). But I just don't notice the yellow press. Because it is worth reacting somehow - everyone will start to think that this is how it is.
— What can you wish for Ukrainian children?
- Confidence in one's strength, health and a peaceful sky above one's head.
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