Mladen Bartulovich: "We are very serious about this opponent"
Main coach of "Metalist 1925" Mladen Bartulovich - about the upcoming match against "Kudrivka":
- Mladen, tell us about the preparatory cycle that preceded the match with "Kudrivka". Was there anything different about this preparation compared to the usual one?
- There was a break due to the national team matches. Our national team players have already returned, so we are preparing together for the match against "Kudrivka". We understand how important this match is for us and how tough the opponent is. This team plays well at home. In general, "Kudrivka" is a good team with talented players. We are taking this opponent very seriously.
- You mentioned that "Kudrivka" has a good streak in home matches. Did the players focus on this additionally?
- We didn't specifically focus on it, but we are preparing seriously. We understand that it will be a tough match and that the opponent will also be gearing up for us. I believe the match will be interesting.
- Is everyone ready for the match in terms of squad readiness, as some players were away with the national teams? Have they all returned in optimal form?
- Everyone is training together. We are happy when everyone is healthy. We hope it stays that way because we have a tough schedule with many matches ahead. There will be another break for national team matches, so we need all players to be ready.
