30.08.2025
- We were very focused on this opponent because we understood how important this game was for us and how important it was to win. The boys listened to me and went out on the field in a very good mood, closed the game in the first half. We had many more opportunities to score. I believe that today we won confidently and completely deservedly.
- It seemed that "Rukh" was not fully prepared for your pressing?
- We nominally play at home, we always want to act aggressively from the first minutes. We tune the team to this, and we will continue to do so. We want to dominate on the field, especially in home matches.
- The new forward Itodo scored for the second game in a row, how is he fitting into the team?
- A forward must score, he played well because goals are his job. He improves with each subsequent training, with each day and each game, it's all visible. The interaction with other players is getting better, and he will continue to contribute, as well as Zabergja, who is also a good reinforcement for us. But they need some time, adaptation is still necessary.
- The team played two games in a row without conceding a goal, how important is this?
- Of course, it's good when you play without conceding a goal. It's important for confidence, and it's good for it to continue.
- You mentioned after the game with "Kryvbas" that there was a lack of realization, can we say it's improved now?
- Yes, we couldn't score in that game. We work a lot in training, this is the result of our work, all these goals and all the chances we create. We had many opportunities, we should have scored more, both before the break and after. Rashica could have handled the ball better several times, and the score would have been more convincing. But still, we are very satisfied, I can only thank the boys for such a mood and dedication on the field.
- Regarding Rashica, it was interesting that everyone shouted he would shoot with his right foot, but he used his left and made a pass. Could you predict that?
- Of course, we work on that. We tell him to choose from several options, he chose this one, he knows that there should be a player in that spot, and a nice goal was scored.
- Kalitvintsev scored and made an assist today, but playing as an inside, do you see him more in this position?
- He plays all our matches in this position, and in my opinion, he looks very good, he improves with every game, we like how he works.
- There will be an international break now, then a game against "Shakhtar". What are the plans for this period?
- We will give the boys a few days off. We have six national team players in the squad, we will gather and play a friendly match against "Obolon" next Saturday, and then we will start preparing for "Shakhtar". It's an important match for us, and we will prepare for it carefully.
- Did you enjoy playing against "Obolon"?
- They are our neighbors, we agreed to play with them even before the cup game.
Mladen Bartulovich: "Won confidently and fully deserved"
Flash comment from the head coach of "Metalist 1925" Mladen Bartulovich after the victory over "Rukh" (2:0):- We were very focused on this opponent because we understood how important this game was for us and how important it was to win. The boys listened to me and went out on the field in a very good mood, closed the game in the first half. We had many more opportunities to score. I believe that today we won confidently and completely deservedly.
- It seemed that "Rukh" was not fully prepared for your pressing?
- We nominally play at home, we always want to act aggressively from the first minutes. We tune the team to this, and we will continue to do so. We want to dominate on the field, especially in home matches.
- The new forward Itodo scored for the second game in a row, how is he fitting into the team?
- A forward must score, he played well because goals are his job. He improves with each subsequent training, with each day and each game, it's all visible. The interaction with other players is getting better, and he will continue to contribute, as well as Zabergja, who is also a good reinforcement for us. But they need some time, adaptation is still necessary.
- The team played two games in a row without conceding a goal, how important is this?
- Of course, it's good when you play without conceding a goal. It's important for confidence, and it's good for it to continue.
- You mentioned after the game with "Kryvbas" that there was a lack of realization, can we say it's improved now?
- Yes, we couldn't score in that game. We work a lot in training, this is the result of our work, all these goals and all the chances we create. We had many opportunities, we should have scored more, both before the break and after. Rashica could have handled the ball better several times, and the score would have been more convincing. But still, we are very satisfied, I can only thank the boys for such a mood and dedication on the field.
- Regarding Rashica, it was interesting that everyone shouted he would shoot with his right foot, but he used his left and made a pass. Could you predict that?
- Of course, we work on that. We tell him to choose from several options, he chose this one, he knows that there should be a player in that spot, and a nice goal was scored.
- Kalitvintsev scored and made an assist today, but playing as an inside, do you see him more in this position?
- He plays all our matches in this position, and in my opinion, he looks very good, he improves with every game, we like how he works.
- There will be an international break now, then a game against "Shakhtar". What are the plans for this period?
- We will give the boys a few days off. We have six national team players in the squad, we will gather and play a friendly match against "Obolon" next Saturday, and then we will start preparing for "Shakhtar". It's an important match for us, and we will prepare for it carefully.
- Did you enjoy playing against "Obolon"?
- They are our neighbors, we agreed to play with them even before the cup game.
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