Midfielder “Dynamo” Roman Salenko, who transferred on loan to “Zorya”, shared his impressions from his debut game in the team from Luhansk.
Roman Salenko (right; photo: fczorya.com)— I am very happy and grateful for the trust from the coach. I don’t know, I came and showed my desire. It’s very pleasant. At first, I didn’t quite get into the game, but after the air raid alert, I somehow felt confident and it went well.
— What are your impressions of the game overall?
— We could have scored. We kept the ball. At some moments, we dropped a bit. There is still room for growth — many new players in the team. And as we play more, we will only become stronger.
— In the first half, “Zorya” didn’t have many chances. Why weren’t you able to create opportunities?
— I think we were studying the opponent. It didn’t go right away.
— You mentioned that you felt more confident after the air raid alert. Did the nervousness disappear or were there instructions from the head coach?
— This is my first game, especially in the UPL — where the result is important. Yes, Anatoliyovych (Victor Skrypnyk — ed.) helped a bit, we talked. I exhaled and went out with a cool head.
— Did you really want to score in your first match? Were thoughts about scoring in your debut game constantly on your mind?
— Of course, in every game you want to score, honestly.
— Today in the stands was your father Oleg Salenko. Did you talk to him after the game?
— Not yet. Dad participates as a fan — he is the head coach. We communicate, of course, but as a father and son.
— Did head coach Victor Skrypnyk say anything to you after the game? Did he evaluate your performance?
— Not much. I think he will mainly communicate in the first training sessions, and we will prepare for another opponent, looking at our mistakes in this game.
Anton Hreskyv
