Oleksandr Bandura, the former goalkeeper of Minaj, told us why the Transcarpathian club decided to terminate cooperation with the experienced footballer.
- Sasha, this is the second time in six months that you've left Minaj, why is that?
- The sporting director informed me that they were going to rely on young players, so we decided to terminate my contract.
- Didn't they offer you to stay in the structure of Minaj?
- Everyone is running away from that club. There is no position for me at the club.
- The team's recent results are not encouraging. What can help improve the situation?
- The youngsters need to be more aggressive, because in the first league they need to fight harder and not give up.
- Is the information about the players being tested for the game against Niva true? Did something like that happen at Minaj?
- In football, the one who makes fewer mistakes wins. In my two years at the club, I can say for sure that this did not happen. From my experience, it's very difficult to give up a match without it being noticed.
- What's next for you? Do you still want to play football?
- I don't know yet. I would like to play some more. If there is no such opportunity, then we will think about something.
- Do you plan to stay in Uzhhorod?
- No, I don't. I want to be closer to my family in Sumy. You worry a lot about your loved ones at a long distance.
Oleksandr Karpenko