FC Sheriff coach Viktor Mihailov commented on today's 1-3 defeat to Dutch side Utrecht.

"What can I say, it's a disappointing defeat. Tactically, we didn't give them much to work with. They scored twice from set pieces and once after an individual error on our part. The third goal was again due to the opponent's physical superiority: he pushed our player aside. Overall, the team almost completely executed what we had worked on in training. And with the score at 2:1, Yade had a 100% chance. If he had scored then, who knows how it would have ended.

— How did the move of the match to Nisporeni affect the team's performance?
— We didn't play at home, in front of our fans; it's not our home stadium. But nevertheless, thank you to everyone who supported us today. We felt it, and for that, we can only express our gratitude.

— What happened to Cyril Bayala?
— Yes, he has a minor health issue. I hope he will be ready for the next match.

— How do you plan to improve your defense? Today, Sheriff did not show championship-level defense.
— We have a lot of young players, including in defense. Individual mistakes are inevitable. The main thing is to draw the right conclusions, analyze the game, and avoid similar mistakes in the future.

Sheriff FC Press Service