The Dynamo defender spoke about last season, the call-up to the Uruguayan national team and the new head coach.
– How did last season turn out for the team and for you personally?
– The season was not very good for the team because we finished the championship in fifth place, but we wanted to finish as high as possible in the standings. It happened because we didn't win the games we should have and we didn't score goals. The result was this result.
As for me personally, it was a good season. I felt good, however, I missed several matches due to injury. However, at the end of the championship I played a lot, and in this regard everything was fine.
– You were at the location of the Uruguayan national team. How did you go and with what mood did you come back?
– The time in the national team was fruitful. I was preparing for the World Cup qualifying matches. For me, this is a good experience in terms of growth and improving the quality of the game. Now I'm back at Dynamo and I plan to train hard to be even better and have a good season.
– There is a new head coach in the team. How did you like your first training sessions with Valery Karpin?
– Already from the first days it is clear that our new coach likes very intensive training, his requirements are very high. It requires maximum dedication, concentration and focus on the fight from the players. Valery Karpin is also a supporter of strict discipline in everything: both in terms of nutrition and in terms of recovery.
– How do you see the next season? What do you need to do to perform well?
– As a team, we must do everything possible to win at least one trophy – the RPL or the Russian Cup. If we take personal goals, then I have to continue to work hard and constantly improve my game.