We expected the game to be the way as it turned out. The opponent did not surprise us with anything. Of course, we wanted to achieve a better result than for a home match. We had premises for that. We had many moments but we did not convert them. I would like to say thank you to the guys for their devotion and their desire. I think we will become stronger day by day to be ready for the return game.
 
Can you say that you are satisfied with the result of the game but not with its quality?
To be honest, I am not satisfied either with the result, or with the quality of the game.
 
What is the reason of poor conversion?
The reason lies in psychology. The players have enough mastership. They have a great desire to play faster, and it prevents us from completion. We need to calm down and bring it to logical close.
 
We have new players in the team, however you are not satisfied with the quality of the game. The guys created many moments. Do you want them to create more of them?
We always want more. I cannot reproach the guys in lack of devotion. They did their best, they fought. I want them to be calmer in the defense. New defense players and the goalkeeper get on with each other. We want better team work.
 
Are you satisfied with how new attacking players join the team?
Only Radu Ginsar played an entire match among other attacking players. I am satisfied with his actions, he did a great amount of work. I want him to be more aggressive in completion. As for Benson, he is a professional who played on a good level. I am sure the future of our team is connected with him. He is experienced and is able to help the club. Thiago Galvao is not completely ready in a physical way but it is a player with great potential who is useful in the attack.
 
How do you estimate physical readiness of the team?
At this stage our team is well prepared. I will say again that we become stronger each day and we will be in our best shape right before decisive games.
 
What result will be appropriate for you in return game?
Any result that will let us go further is good for us. In principle, we have a background and it will be easier for us in Niksic. In any case, today’s victory does not guarantee going out to the next round.
 
Why did you decide to make Luvannor team’s captain?
Luvannor is a link between Russian speaking players and Brazilians. Moreover, Luvannor has been a long time in the team, he is of the leaders, he deserved with his attitude to be the team’s captain. We hope it will motivate him even more and he will become stronger.
 
FC Sheriff Press Service