The new head coach of Donetsk Shakhtar, Arda Turan, evaluated yesterday’s friendly match against Croatian Gorica (1:0), which was his debut as the coach of the “miners”.
Arda Turan“We have just come out of a very intense physical period. The goal is to be rested but physically ready in five to six days. The players showed an excellent reaction: I saw a lot on the field that I wanted. Of course, we are trying to implement new principles after a long time, we aim to make their game more dynamic. Today, pressing, ball possession, efficiency in attack — I am very satisfied with everything. They showed a wonderful reaction. Well done! I didn’t expect so much. They pleasantly surprised me.
We didn’t give much information before the match, treating it as a training session. It was clear that the players played for 45 minutes. I wanted to see three forwards for 30 minutes. More possession, quick reaction during loss. We focused on our own principles. But what I saw is very encouraging for the future. Their energy… That is exactly how they should play — dynamically, energetically. I am very satisfied with today,” said Turan.
