Oleksandr Martyniuk: "Every game is very difficult now"
Defender of "Metalist 1925" Oleksandr Martinyuk - about preparation for the match against "Oleksandriya", nuances of preparation, and expectations from the game:
- A week of preparation is already underway for the match against "Oleksandriya". What are the emotions as we approach the next game after a draw with "Kryvbas"?
- The emotions after the game were certainly bad, but now we forget about it and prepare for "Oleksandriya". This match will also be important, every game is very important now.
- The match against "Oleksandriya" was canceled due to the unpreparedness of the field. Do you think this is more of an advantage for us, or will it be beneficial for the opponent as they will be fresher?
- I think it doesn't matter. I believe it will be a tough game for both us and them. You can see the current weather conditions and fields, so I think they will also come out very motivated for their first game.
- You know this team very well, do you think, despite their position in the table, this opponent will still be very serious?
- Yes, every game for us is very serious and very difficult. It's hard to play against any opponent now, whether they are at the top or bottom of the table. Every game is very tough now.
- Personally, the match against "Oleksandriya" will be more significant for you than other matches. You used to play for this team.
- No, I don't think there is anything special about it. Every game is crucial for me, I go out to win every match, to show a good game. So I don't see anything significant here.
- The first match with "Kryvbas" showed that the fields in Ukraine are not yet ready due to the weather. Have you already drawn conclusions, perhaps made some adjustments to the game?
- Yes, we have made some adjustments. There will be theories about the opponent's game now. We will see how they played in previous matches, look at our game, consider everything, and prepare for this game.
- "Oleksandriya" has changed a lot in the summer, and there were many transfers in winter too, many foreign players have arrived. Do you think this match will be fundamentally different from the one in the first round? Because then we won quite easily.
- Yes, I think this match will be different, as you mentioned, the football field is not in the best condition now. So there will be a struggle with both the field and the opponent. Moreover, they have strengthened now. I think the team has played well enough in half a year, so it will be an interesting and tough match.
