The head coach of the blue and whites Sandro Schwarz answered journalists' questions after the winning match with Fakel (2:1).
– It was a very emotional game. We started very well, scored a quick goal, could have scored more, but we made a mistake at our own goal and missed. After that, it was not easy to get back into my rhythm. Naturally, after the removal of Arthur, it became even harder for us. During the break, we made adjustments by releasing Maxim Osipenko on the field, who was supposed to add mobility to us. In general, we made a lot of changes during the match, and the opponent gave us a real fight, which we won due to Kostya Tyukavin's late goal. We are very happy with these three points, which it was important to get before the break for the national team games. Of course, we can and will play better.
– After the previous pauses, Dynamo found it difficult to get into the rhythm of the game. Will it be better this time?
– If we take the last long break, then after it we won three matches in a row. Now the break will be shorter, after which we are waiting for the last four games this year. We need to prepare the players well for them and hope that the collections will return without damage. We will go from game to game and tune in to the most important match with Krasnodar.
– You played two games against Fakel under two different coaches. Which one was more difficult, and how does the current team differ from the one that was at the beginning of the season?
– I don't want to compare coaches. Today Fakel demonstrated its best qualities, gave us a real fight. I have to pay tribute to the whole opposing team for the game they showed. It is very difficult to play in Voronezh, given the artificial pitch – in the cup game we also snatched victory only in added time. There is a great atmosphere here, I like to come to this stadium.
– After the removal, it was clear that it was very difficult for the team, and Fakel built most of the attacks through the right flank, where Rubens could not keep up with the opponents time after time. Have you had any thoughts that this needs to be fixed somehow?
– Do not forget that we played in the minority. During the break, we released Osipenko and switched to playing three central defenders. Maxim also helped us when we went from defense to attack, helped us break the opponent's pressure. At the same time, our extreme defenders moved to the positions of the laterals.
– In a week you will play against FC 10. Will it be more of an entertainment show for you or a chance to test the players?
– I think it will be an important game for our club and the fans who will be able to come with whole families. It will be Sunday, the fan card is not needed, so this is a great opportunity to gather everyone in the stands of our stadium. But, of course, we are mainly focused on the official matches that await us.
