The forward of the Dynamo youth team shared his thoughts on the winter training camp, matches with the first team and the workload before the second part of the 2022/23 season.
Ihor Horbach- At the winter training camp, you played several matches for the first team. Was it difficult to adapt?
- Personally, no, the guys supported me, so there were no big difficulties with adaptation.
- Did more experienced players help you with tips in the matches?
- Of course, yes. When something went wrong, they encouraged me, which helped a lot. However, in some cases, they could also "push" me in the right direction if it was necessary.
- Did your rivals surprise you with anything at the training camp?
- No, they didn't surprise me in particular. At the training camp, we focus exclusively on our teamwork, so that in official matches we can play as a whole and always keep the rhythm in the game.
- How do the requirements for players during matches with Mircea Lucescu and Ihor Kostiuk differ?
- In principle, the requirements for players are more or less the same. But, of course, each coach has his own peculiarities and individual requests. The speed difference is felt the most, because the first team has more experienced players.
- Did it help you in any way that many of your teammates from the U-19 team played together with you?
- Definitely yes! I felt more comfortable, as they say, "at ease".
- The second part of the Ukrainian Youth Championship begins in a few days. What are your expectations and mood for the tournament?
- Well, everything is as usual, Dynamo has only one goal - to win. And personally, I want to improve my performance, because I am not completely satisfied with the results for the first half of the year.
- How intensively is Ihor Kostiuk preparing you for the continuation of the U-19 championship?
- We have two training sessions every day, and we have already played a lot of control matches. I believe that the intensity of training is at a very good level.
- Are the results of the U-19 team in control matches related to the loads received in training?
- I think so. Under high loads, the number of mistakes in the game increases, so to some extent it affected the results of the matches.
- What is more important for a coach in control matches: the result or the development of game connections?
- In my opinion, the game connections are more important, but the spirit of victory is instilled in us from childhood, so, of course, no one wants to lose.
- In the first part of the championship among youth teams, you scored 5 times, and twice more at the training camp. What goal do you set for yourself for the second half of the season?
- My goal for the championship is to score at least 10 goals, because 5 is not enough for me!
Anastasia Vyrva
