After training, everyone was waiting for him. Still, a new face in the team. But the first to speak with the striker was Guus Hiddink. He called the striker and talked about something. Eugene nodded his head.
- After the training, you talked about something with Guus Hiddink and Igor Korneev. What did the trainer tell you?
- That I have data. It is only necessary to develop abilities, work hard. Nothing, in general, new. I already know that you need to constantly develop if you want to achieve a result.
“Didn’t you talk to him in the morning?”
- Not. He greeted, smiled. That's all.
- You became the first player from Amkar in the national team.
- Yes.
- Did your teammates somehow advise you?
- Yes, good luck. But we broke up after the game with Spartak. It was a very difficult match, everyone was tired. There was no time for talk.
- Impressions of the first training in the national team?
- You know, I was waiting for this training, like a child. Today I woke up at eight in the morning, although we had a gathering at twelve. I was afraid to oversleep. Arrived at the hotel an hour and a half before the meeting.
- And How?
- Fine. Now all the excitement is over. Great partners, great team. The weather is great.
- All that they expected to see, saw?
- The first training - what could be of it? Played tennis, a little beat on goal. Enough for the first time.
- The team is in a very good mood. Although the problems with the composition are big.
- This only applies to protection. But in general, why be sad? It's nice, after all, when everyone goes to the gym with smiles. No one has any problems.
- You generally hoped that you would be invited to the national team?
- I dreamed about this for a long time. Of course, a little surprised by the invitation. To be honest, I really want to get into the application, play in the qualifying match. But we have many strong forwards.
- Are you familiar with many?
- Yes. With some he played in the youth team. No problems with adaptation.
- You repeat the path of Roman Shishkin. He also quickly got into the national team.
- I have not yet become a full-fledged player in the national team. To do this, work hard.
Alexey Shevchenko