Midfielder Valentyn Rubchynskyi gave his first interview as a player of Dynamo Kyiv.
Valentyn Rubchynskyi. Photo — scdnipro1.com.ua- To be honest, it was quite unexpected to receive an invitation from such a club, but I didn't hesitate much and gladly agreed to join Dynamo. Tonight I have already had my first training session with the team. Both my teammates and the coaching staff welcomed me very well and accepted me into the team. Now I will work to justify the trust and play in the main team of the White and Blues.
- Did you train on vacation? Now you are immediately involved in the work in the main group?
- Yes, I trained individually, but the workload, of course, was not the same as the guys had from the beginning of the preparatory period. I will train and gradually catch up with my teammates to reach the same level of physical condition.
- This summer, your teammate from Dnipro-1, Oleksandr Pikhalonok, also joined Dynamo. Did this also influence your choice in favor of Dynamo? Did you consult with Oleksandr before accepting the offer?
- In principle, there was no time to consult, as everything happened quite quickly. But, indeed, together with Sashko, it will be much more comfortable to adapt to Dynamo and get used to everyday life in a new place.
- Do you know any other Dynamo players?
- Yes, of course, we played with many of them in the youth team, so we communicate very well with them. We have also crossed paths with others on the football field many times, so we know each other.
- You played two full seasons for Dnipro-1 at a high level, playing in European competitions. Did you manage to gain experience and confidence during this time?
- Yes, of course. Together with the team, we fought for the highest places in the Ukrainian championship and played on the international stage. Therefore, this period has undoubtedly benefited me in terms of my career.
- Dynamo will begin its journey in European competitions with the Champions League qualifiers. Does the opportunity to play in the group stage of the most prestigious club tournament add to your motivation to work at your best?
- Of course, Dynamo always fights for the highest places and sets itself the highest goals in all the tournaments it participates in - and playing in the group stage of the Champions League is one of them. The team deserves to play against the top clubs in Europe, and we will make every effort to qualify for the group stage.
- What is your favorite position on the pitch and who do you see as your main competitors at Dynamo?
- I like to play in the center of the field, both offensively and defensively. As for competitors, Dynamo has strong players in the center of the field, I can't single out anyone, so it will be interesting to test myself against them.
- In world football, who do you look up to in your position?
- I really like the way Thiago Alcantara plays. He didn't do well at Liverpool, but he is a very strong player in terms of his individual qualities.
- Have you already decided on your playing number?
- Yes, I chose the 15th. There were no special wishes, this one was free. I know that Viktor Tsygankov, who was the leader of the team, used to play under it at Dynamo. So I hope to become an equally important player for the Kyiv club.
