Dynamo's young goalkeeper Denys Ihnatenko spoke about the team's training camp.
Denys Ihnatenko. Photo: fcdynamo.com- Today's training session took place in a heavy downpour, while on the previous days it was very hot. What kind of weather is more comfortable to train in?
- I think it's something in between the rain and the sun. When the sun is scorching, it's very hot, and when it's raining, it's not very comfortable, especially for the goalkeeper, because the ball is very slippery.
- Half of the training camp is over. Is the fatigue not affecting you?
- At the beginning of the training camp, of course, but we are slowly getting into the rhythm, getting fit, so now it's normal.
- The players have to run a certain amount of mileage during the training camp. Does this also apply to goalkeepers?
- We are not given any guidelines regarding mileage, our requirements are slightly different than those of the field players. Our job is more goalkeeping, and the mileage doesn't matter.
- In general, these days the goalkeepers trained under a separate special programme. What does it cover?
- It includes everything related to the game - we simulate game situations, there are special areas such as body transfer, actions on the exits. Everything else relates to game situations that may arise on the pitch.
- But the most interesting work is when goalkeepers and field players work together?
- Of course, because there are more emotions and game exercises.
- Do the challenges that happen after training with shots on goal bring additional emotions?
- Shots on goal after training are more for emotions. Although skills are also developed.
- Does the return of the club's legend Andrii Yarmolenko to the team inspire you to work with even more enthusiasm, especially the young players?
- Absolutely. Yarmolenko is a real legend at Dynamo Kyiv, and I think that everyone who dreams of playing at Dynamo wanted to be like him when they were kids.
- You took part in a few sparring matches, but the opponents didn't create many problems for our goalkeepers...
- In my opinion, it doesn't matter how many chances or saves there were. It's important that I got playing time, because at my age you need to play more to gain confidence.
- You have not conceded any goals so far at this training camp. It's probably important for a goalkeeper...
- Of course it is(smiles).
