Ruslan Kostyshyn: "Yarmolenko showed from the first touch of the ball in the match against Galatasaray that he is a great master

2025-01-22 08:45 Ukrainian coach Ruslan Kostyshyn, known for his work with Kolos, shared his impressions of yesterday\'s match ... Ruslan Kostyshyn: "Yarmolenko showed from the first touch of the ball in the match against Galatasaray that he is a great master
22.01.2025, 08:45

Ukrainian coach Ruslan Kostyshyn, known for his work with Kolos, shared his impressions of yesterday\'s match of the 7th round of the main stage of the Europa League between Turkish Galatasaray and Kyiv Dynamo (3:3).

Ruslan Kostyshyn

— For the first time in the history, a Ukrainian team played an official match in January. What were your expectations for this match?

— Only in the first days of January the Dynamo players began preparing for the second part of the season. I know that during the training camp in Belek, Shovkovskyi\'s charges are doing hard work and it is clear that the current players of the Ukrainian team are not in the best physical condition.

I think that the priority for the capital team now is preparation for the Ukrainian championship. Even in the fall, in some matches, the Kyiv team played in the Europa League with far from the main lineup. It seems to me that for everyone at Dynamo it is more important how the team will be ready at the end of February and the beginning of March, rather than at the end of January. And we all know perfectly well that having lost six matches out of six in the Europa League in the fall, the Kyiv club forfeited all chances to continue fighting in this prestigious tournament.

— What did you think when you saw the starting lineup of Dynamo in this match? There were not only Popov and Brazhko due to injuries, but also goalkeeper Bushchan?

— I realized that our guys would find it difficult to resist powerful opponents. Only Popov can and knows how to impose physical fights. It is always difficult to contend with Osimhen, he is a great forward who plays well with his body and is good in battles. It was clear that Mikhavko and Bilovar would have a very hard time in this match, and so it happened. As for the absence of Georgiy Bushchan in the starting lineup, there is no need to say much here: for me, Bushchan is the best player of Dynamo in the first part of the season.

— The hosts scored two goals into Neshcheret\'s net by the 22nd minute…

— To be honest, I didn\'t want to concede a third goal, as it happened recently in San Sebastián. We couldn’t fall apart. The break could have benefited our team, there the coaches could calm the guys down, change something in tactics. By the way, that\'s exactly what happened.

— Did Vanat\'s goal instill hope for a positive result?

— Of course. It should be noted a great pass from Buyalsky and the finish from the Kyiv forward. Vlad made a great run in this episode behind the defender\'s back and was able to shoot the opponent\'s goalkeeper. We can already say that Vanat scored the goal in his signature style. Yes, this is just one episode, and the first shot on goal of Muslera led to the Galatasaray\'s net being shaken. In general, at first, Dynamo played poorly.

— A very controversial episode occurred in the 50th minute of the match. During the hosts' attack, Yilmaz deliberately played with his hand, making a pass to a teammate, and the referee saw it, showing the Turk a yellow card. However, the VAR referee intervened, calling the main referee to review the episode. And the referee fixed a foul by Tymchik in the own penalty area, awarding a penalty. How did you see this episode?

— After numerous replays, I can say that a penalty should not have been awarded in this moment. It seems that Tymchik brings down the opponent, but the player of Galatasaray dived initially, wanting and playing deliberately with his hand, making a pass to a teammate. I agree that this is a difficult moment for the Estonian referee Kristo Tohver.

— The hosts took the lead with the efforts of Osimhen — 3:1, but then Andriy Yarmolenko, who came on as a substitute, took charge...

— Here I highlight not only Yarmolenko's appearance as a substitute, but also Pychalionok. These two footballers love to work with the ball. Andriy Yarmolenko showed from the first touch of the ball that he is a great master, his high level of understanding of the game was visible. Immediately on the right flank, Tymchik became noticeable, they formed a good link with Yarmolenko. It is clear that the Turkish training camps benefited the experienced player of Kyiv Dynamo. We remember that since mid-October, Yarmolenko hadn’t played due to an injury, and now he is helping his team.

— Which of Yarmolenko's two goals did you like more?

— The second one. There Andriy intercepted the ball in the middle of the field and started a quick attack for his team, and after the cross from Buyalsky, he scored with a precise header, setting the final score — 3:3. We all know that Yarmolenko's skill is at the highest level, and when he is fit physically, he is a top footballer.

— What can you say about the performance of another Dynamo leader — Mykola Shaparenko?

— To speak objectively, this match didn't go well for Mykola. For what reason? The coaching staff of Dynamo will sort this out. It happens, but Shaparenko didn’t get into the game. The Kyiv playmaker was very nervous, received a yellow card. We know that Mykola sometimes can be aggressive. Therefore, Shovkovskyi did not miss the point with his substitution.

— What conclusions can be drawn from the final 3:3 in Istanbul? A draw away against Galatasaray, which has not lost yet, neither in the Turkish championship nor in the Europa League.

— It is important that after being behind by two goals — first 0:2, and then 1:3, our footballers did not give up. This does not happen often. When the score was 1:3, the Dynamo players began to "butt" with the opponent, argue, became angry that the match was playing out for them in this way. They managed to raise the intensity of the fight. It was noticeable that the guys were ready to play for each other. A memorable moment: when Vivcharenko fouled and Osimhen began shouting at him. At that moment, the whole of our team rushed to help Vivcharenko. This was the reaction of the footballers that our players were being hit.

— How did you find the play of Dynamo's central defenders — Mikhavko and Bilovar, who held Osimhen back?

— I worried about our young players. In such cases, one experienced central defender should definitely have been on the field. But it happened as it did. Osimhen is a very aggressive forward who plays at high speed, strikes with both legs, and can solve the outcome of an episode with his head. Mikhavko and Bilovar do not possess enough experience to oppose such forwards, especially under the wild pressure of the stands. The match between Galatasaray and Dynamo was very intense, and our central defenders, on the whole, coped with their duties. I think they will improve the quality of their game.

— Did you see weaknesses in Dynamo's play?

— Yes, it is the play at their own goal during the opponent's set pieces. All free kicks and corners near Neshcheret's goal were very dangerous. Galatasaray players have all this well-drilled; they use blocks, and our guys play individually. There is still a lot of work to be done in this direction.

— Why did Oleksandr Shovkovskyi only field attacking players during this game?

— Maybe there are no more good defenders left in Dynamo. Plus, the situation on the football field implied that the guests needed to fight back, so attacking players went on the field.

— In the final match of the Main stage of the Europa League, Dynamo will host Latvian RFS in Hamburg. Can we expect the first victory there?

— We can. The game in Istanbul inspires us with optimism and hope that in Hamburg, Dynamo will be able to earn three points. I think in a week the physical state of our guys will be even better. In Hamburg, there will mainly be our fans, and I believe that the class of the Ukrainian team is significantly higher than that of the players of the Latvian club. Besides, the Latvian championship will start even later than the Ukrainian championship, and both clubs will have a roughly similar situation.

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