Dynamo head coach Marcel Licka in a flash interview with Match TV channel told about his expectations from the meeting with Pari NN.
— In what mood did the team arrive in Nizhny Novgorod?
— It's clear that it's always unpleasant to lose in games like Lokomotiv and CSKA when you don't realize your moments. But we must continue to work and be mentally strong, because if we are in a decadent mood, we will not be able to climb up. Today we have a difficult opponent who has lost four games in a row. Perhaps they will play somewhere simpler, but definitely with great desire and character. We have to tune in well.
— Egor Smelov and Dmitry Alexandrov appear in the starting lineup. What is the reason for this decision?
— Today there are players in the reserve of the center of the field, who more often come out from the first minutes. Dima Alexandrov and Egor Smelov are full–fledged team players who are also responsible for the result. Today they get their chance. They played great in the cup match with CSKA, showing a high-quality game. I don't see any problems that they won't do the same today. We are confident in their qualities.
— El-Mehdi Maouhoub comes out in the center of the attack. Why did you decide to abandon the "false nine"?
— We decided to release a classic central striker who will interfere with the defense. Mehdi always tries to press, plus he is very fast, and we want to show a high-speed game ahead.
— Nicolas Ngamaleu is in reserve today. Can we say that he managed without injury?
— He returned to the training process on Thursday, when we already had a pregame session. Yes, his leg hurts a little, but it's just a bad bruise, and he's a man, so he can play.
