Danil Glebov: "In the last games, everyone gives their best, so this is the result"

– How did you spend your two days off after your fourth consecutive win?

– The next day, the guys and I went to the banya; we had a good steam, a meal, and a laugh. Afterward, I spent time at home with my family and started getting ready for training.

– First you beat Rodina, then Lokomotiv, and finally the "final boss"—Spartak. Do the emotions from three straight derby wins still linger?

– I hope so. Obviously, we’re on a great run of derby victories. We want to experience that same joy we felt after those games at the end of the season, too. Now, we face a good challenge as a team: preparing for opponents that aren't quite as high-profile in terms of rivalry.

– After the match, Dmitry Skopintsev called you a hero. Do you feel like you played an outstanding game?

– Not really; the whole team has been playing very well lately, both physically and tactically. A single player can't win a match on their own, so this is a collective victory for all the players, as well as the coaching and administrative staff. Everyone is putting in the effort and giving their all — that’s why we’re getting these results.

– The most controversial moment of the game was Konstantin Tyukavin’s sending-off. What did it look like from the pitch?

– I didn't even understand what he was sent off for. And I find it strange that the Expert Refereeing Committee didn't overturn the red card after reviewing it. I remember the match against Krylya Sovetov in Samara perfectly: Jorge Carrascal was sent off, but his red card was later rescinded. To me, that incident looked more like a sending-off offense than the moment with Tyuka.

– Before the match, Kostya's daughter had a very nice conversation with your son. Are you family friends?

– We are friends, we communicate, maybe not so close, but when we meet, we maintain good contact.

– When you bring a child to the field, does it add responsibility and emotions?

– Probably more emotions for the child, because he is already beginning to realize what is happening. We kick the ball at home with him, he's already shouting " Dynamo". We even have a home preparation, when he hits the ball, I say: " He scored a goal ...", and he answers "Gleb Glebov"! I'm cooking it slowly.

– How does a person who has run 14 kilometers in a match feel? Have you run so much before?

– Honestly, I don't remember the exact numbers, but I was definitely approaching 14. In general, everyone ran a lot – both Bitello and the defenders. The whole team has done a lot of work.

– You became the third in terms of mileage per match in the last four RPL seasons – only Danil Prutsev and Danila Kozlov had more. Is it really possible to break the record – 14641 meters?

– Really, why not? We still need to see how much was added in those games, perhaps more than in our match.

– How do you recover after such energy-consuming matches?

– It's always different. Sometimes the next day there is a restorative workout at the base, and if you have a day off, we like to go to the sauna, for a massage, take cold baths and have a good meal.

– Now the team is at the peak of physical fitness, or is there still room to improve?

– I think there is always room to improve and develop. God forbid, we will approach such series with a cool head and will not be lost in the clouds. There are still a lot of games ahead, and we need to do this kind of work in every match to get the final result.

– After the match, you shouted the famous Dynamo charge, which has the word "angry" in it. There is an opinion that in recent years, for great achievements, the team often lacked just this anger on the field. Is it in abundance now?

– It feels like these emotions are appearing, the team is becoming more coherent. Now we seem to be all in the same boat, and there is no division into Russians and foreigners.

– In a post-match interview, Yaroslav Gladyshev said that he was ready to die for Schwartz on the field. What is so attractive about Sandro's approach for football players?

– I will support Yarik's words and add that you have to die for every coach. We all have a contract with the club, and there are managers who choose the coach. And the attitude in training and games should be the same, no matter who the coach is. Sandro communicates well with the players, feels the team well, devotes a lot of time to individual conversations. This attracts him. 

– Maximiliano Gutiérrez has joined the team. What are your first impressions of the Chilean winger?

– We haven't had much time to talk or train together yet, but I think he’ll be a help to the team. We’ll do our best to help him settle in quickly, adapt to the squad, the tactical demands, and life here.

– Next up is a match against Orenburg, a team that hasn't lost in regulation time for over a month. Do you expect a tough game?

– All our matches are difficult in their own way; there are no easy ones. I think Orenburg will be highly motivated, and there will be a lot of physical battles. The main thing is for us to be ready for that intensity and pace. If we go out there with the same energy we’ve shown in recent games, we’ll get the result we want.

– When you first joined Dynamo, you were the featured player in the matchday program for the game against Orenburg. We won 5–1 in spectacular fashion back then. We haven't scored more than three goals in a game this season yet — maybe it's time?

– It would be great if we could score that many again.

– Everyone praised the fantastic fan support that helped secure the derby win. What would you say to the fans ahead of the home match at RZD Arena?

– I’d like to thank them for their support in recent games. The atmosphere was incredibly loud and amazing at RZD Arena during the match against Lokomotiv. And, of course, the atmosphere at the derby against Spartak was wonderful. Ultimately, it’s the fans—even more than the players—who create the festive spirit at the stadium.