Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Dmytro Kryskiv commented on the victory over French side Rennes in the first leg of the Europa League last 16:
- Congratulations on the victory! How would you comment on your effective debut in the European competitions?
- Thank you! It was a difficult debut, because the first game after a long break was a European Cup game. The team played good football and won 2-1.
- Did you feel comfortable playing as a left winger?
- Yes, this is not my position, but I understand the coach's requirements. I hope to continue to be useful to the team.
- On the eve of the match, the coach repeatedly mentioned you - did it add to your motivation?
- Yes, indeed, I feel the coach's trust both on and off the pitch. It should be justified by good play and effective actions.
- How did Igor Jovićević motivate the team before the match against Rennes?
- As always, we played for the whole country and the Armed Forces. We couldn't come out and play with half our strength. We had to go out and gnaw the earth for our Armed Forces.
- How did you feel when you heard the words of support from the stands and the shouts addressed to the Armed Forces?
- I would like to thank the fans! We felt a lot of support. It was obvious that we were playing for the whole country, and I hope that our main victory is close at hand.