The Dynamo head coach shared his expectations for the match with Lokomotiv Moscow in a flash interview with Match TV.
– The first question is about the composition. Where is Balbuena?
– Fabi stayed at home because yesterday he had a high blood test, and he said that he was tired. The player is not one hundred percent ready for the match, so I gave him a rest.
– Is it true that Caceres will play in the center of defense? And why him?
– Yes, Juan will play a central defender. I could, for example, put Smelov or Fomin, who played in this position a year ago, but Juan is still more of a defender. I'm sure this will be his first game in this position, but he will help Eli Dasa with his speed, because our opponent acts very quickly after intercepting the ball. They move quickly, it is enough to name Pinyaev, Vorobyov, Sevikyan, Batrakov.
– You have already named Pinyaev, who stands out from Lokomotiv in the spring. He is in good shape and creates a lot of chances. Was there any extra attention paid to him during the preparation for the match?
– No, it's more a matter of individual actions. According to the position in which Pinyaev plays more, and who will meet him, we made a video and conducted a video analysis. It is not necessary to consider only this player. Yes, Pinyaev is a very good football player, young, but do not forget that ten people play in the field, and Pinyaev is like Bitello and Carrascal for his partners. It's hard to play without your partners.
– Many people are interested in Glebov's condition. When will he be ready to play?
– He still does not feel one hundred percent ready, there are problems with the Achilles tendon. He was already better yesterday and if I had practiced yesterday, I would have played 60 minutes today. The medical staff is trying to give him a 100% load, and next week, if there is a chance, maybe on Wednesday or Thursday, he will start training normally with the team. Therefore, we are not taking any risks yet.