The midfielder of «Dynamo» answered questions from media representatives during a press conference on the eve of the Conference League match against «Zrinski» at «Arena Lublin».
Oleksandr Pikhalyonok (photo: fcdynamo.com)— Oleksandr, last week the team played two challenging and important matches against «Shakhtar». Have you been able to fully refocus on the European competition game?
— Indeed, we played two very tough matches against «Shakhtar». We won in the Cup but lost in the championship. Unfortunately, the referee did not award a clear penalty, but that’s football...
Today, we analyzed the opponent during a theoretical session. I can say they’re a good, competitive team. Tomorrow we will face a very interesting confrontation.
— Marino Pusic made a comment today on the eve of «Dynamo»'s game, saying the following: «they do not take European matches too seriously, as their only goal — is the internal championship and the Ukrainian Cup». How would you comment on these words?
— This is not true. When you wear the «Dynamo» (Kyiv) jersey, every match is a big responsibility for everyone. We prepare for each match only with the aim of achieving a positive result.
— Recently, many young fans have been asking you for jerseys after matches. How do you feel about this, does it inspire you or, on the contrary, — does it bother you?
— Personally, I take it absolutely normally, I was the same when I was little — I also asked for jerseys. I can give one to some, unfortunately not to others. We get one jersey, some are lucky, some are not.
— After tough matches against «Shakhtar» you faced a move to Poland. Have you managed to recover? And are you ready to give your all tomorrow?
— Listen, we’ve been in this mode for a long time... We’ve gotten used to it a bit. Of course, these relocations aren’t as easy as some might think. But we’re set on achieving a positive result tomorrow and will try to do everything to make that happen.
