Dynamo Kyiv defender Denis Popov quickly passed the doctors during a traditional medical examination at the Dobrobut clinic, after which he shared his expectations from the preparatory period and the second part of the season.
Denis Popov. Photo: fcdynamo.com- In principle, the medical examination did not take much time. All this is familiar to us, we traditionally go through it twice a year, so everything is familiar. There are no special fears - I confidently go to any doctor (smiles).
- Did you do individual work on vacation?
- Of course. If not done, then the first days and weeks after the vacation would be very, very difficult.
- The first week the team will train in Kyiv...
- Yes, I think we will focus on running work, a little practice with the ball. The main work and sparring will already be in Turkey.
“Yesterday there were two pull-in workouts. How did they go, how are you feeling?
“Basically, everything is fine. We got a certain load, but this is a common thing to start training camps. We also did running work, which is necessary in order to get in shape by the beginning of the season.
- There is a new addition to the coaching staff - Alexander Shovkovsky has returned to Dynamo. How did the team take this news?
- Glad, of course. I think this will add to our enthusiasm, everyone will listen to his authoritative opinion, as club legends. His arrival is only a plus for us.
— What are your expectations from the second part of the season?
— I will not scatter any loud statements. But we all understand where we are now and where we should be. Therefore, we will make every effort and work to achieve our goal, and after the end of the season we will see how much we succeeded.
