Yuri Vernidub: "I am grateful to each of the fans who came to the game"
Head coach of FC Sheriff”Yuri Vernidub about the return match against FC Teuta:
- How would you comment on the game?
- I wanted it better, but when the first game ended 4: 0, there was a need to save energy. Plus - we scored very quickly. Nice ball from the standard. We have been working at it for a long time. And then there was a difference of five goals. I understood that, so we had to control the ball. Of course you have to play. People come to the stadium, I told the players about it. You know, here we are already talking about psychology. It was hard to get through. We went to the next round, we will prepare.
- Did you want an even bigger difference?
- I always want more. But you understand that we have a rival in front of us. Teuta is a very good team, they know how to control the ball. Although today they have not created chances. There was one time when they shot past the goal.
- What were the changes connected with during the break?
- The next game awaits us. We need to save energy. The same Luvannor and Gustavo are the leaders of our team. It was necessary to give Radeljic time to play. We have a weekly training cycle. Anything can happen. It is necessary that he was in the cage. We must think about it. Banda, Yansane, Zapate were also allowed to play. Those boys who are the closest substitutes and who can strengthen the game.
- Who do you think you will play with in the next round?
- I am not a magician and not a soothsayer. Let the strongest win, and then life will show. In Wales, they played 2: 2.
- Today there was solid support. Did you feel it?
- Sure. I am grateful to each of the fans who came to the game and supported the team. We are nothing without them, we play for them. Many thanks and deep bows to everyone who was at the stadium today.
FC Sheriff Press Office