Roman Kontsedalov: “Byshovets rejuvenates the composition”

The midfielder of Lokomotiv and the youth team, which became one of the discoveries of the last season in the Premier League, in an interview with Sport Today, talked about the prospects of the youth team and the relationship between young and age players.

- Did Byshovets already decide to leave you on the team or rent you out again?

- Should there be such a decision? I have a contract with the club, I play in test matches. It seems to be not going anywhere.

- Coach of the youth team Victor Losev knows for sure that you will be left in the club for next season.

“So that's the way it is.” At least I want to play for Lokomotiv.

- The week is turning out badly for you: the youth team lost, the club lost to Belgrade OFK ... By the way, do you think that the youth team had no chance to play at least with the Dutch?

- We still played with European champions at our age. And our team is just being formed, even the exact composition is not yet available. For the next game in the application, most likely, new names will appear. Someone will not be among those who played with the Dutch.

- You'll?

- I think yes.

- I understand that it is difficult to judge by one match, especially by such an unsuccessful one. But still: can something sensible come out of this new convocation team?

- Of course. We’ll play the next match better, I’m sure. And at times they played pretty well with the Dutch, created moments. Something has already worked out.

- Why do you think our youth team is missing something all the time? The team is getting closer to entering a major tournament, but at the last moment everything collapses. As, for example, in memorable butt matches with the Portuguese.

- Probably just not lucky. Or the opponent turns out to be trickier than us and wins. It’s hard to say ... If they knew the answer, they would have gone somewhere long ago.

- Maybe the young players are corny lacking in character? Or responsibility ...

“No, that's not the point.” Most likely, the rivals are stronger than the Russian team.

- Some midfielders play in different positions. You do not work on this in Loko or youth?

- I am absolutely satisfied with the role of a defensive midfielder. I am comfortable playing in this position. And it turns out best. I like to go forward and often score - this is not forbidden to an opornik. I like to participate in attacks, but for the most part of the game I still carry out the tasks of my role.

- By the way, why would Lokomotiv buy a Brazilian opornik? After all, there is you, Shaker, Mom’s. Gurenko reference played.

- I did not know about the Brazilian. In general, I do not follow who the club wants to buy.

- Did you like to play in Nalchik?

- Yes, there are good coach and conditions in the club. And the fans were very memorable. They scored the stadium at every match and vigorously supported us.

- Is Nalchik fans sick better than Loko Girls?

- Well ... Why ask such a question? Now I have to say that they are better at Lokomotiv so as not to offend the fans of the team I will play for? How can you compare the fans of the two teams when you just returned from one to the other? In Nalchik, I was amazed by the crowded stands and people who love their club. And I’m not going to compare this with the support on Lokomotiv. I simply cannot answer this question.

- Come on about your current club. It consists of many players, which can be divided into groups: age, old-timers, beginners, legionnaires, youth. What is the relationship between “those over 30” and your peers?

- What to tell? Work relationship. Seniors help us in training, suggest, work, almost like trainers. I’m patronized by Loskov and Gurenko.

- Scolding for failure?

- Yes, not really ... Are you pushing for something?

- Not. They just say that Loskov has a strict character.

- Dima has a character. But it manifests itself in the game. I noticed a special severity behind him. A nice person and a good football player.

- They said that it was possible to get a crack from him for mistakes. So you lied?

“Who told you that?” In our club this is not accepted. We communicate and train normally. At least, I have never seen him raise his hand to someone. And I haven’t heard such stories.

- It seems that the “Locomotive” again started a revolution. New coaches were invited, lots of news about transfers to and from the club ...

- It is only noticeable that the new coach replaced the former. With the loud word "revolution" I would not call it. Yes, Byshovets is trying a lot to change, to bring new things. For example, rejuvenates the composition. Many double players train with the main team and play in control matches. I left me in the team. But this does not mean that he will expel all age players and those who have been playing here for a long time.

Anton OTKIDACH


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