- Why did you decide to play not on the ninth of May, but on the eighth?
- We did this at the request of the Russian Football Union, to which the internal affairs bodies turned. The fact is that tomorrow is a holiday, it will be necessary to ensure security at other city events. In addition, tomorrow will be played and the second semifinal match “Spartak” - “Locomotive”. In general, we were more comfortable that day.
- Why did you play so early? Save energy?
- Fortunately, no.
- But, probably, because of the early start of Dynamo fans, there were much more than Moscow fans.
- Very likely. But this once again suggests that we need to work more actively with fans. This is the main strategic task of our club.
- What is your exit to the final of the Cup of Russia?
- You know, no matter what the correct managerial steps would have been taken over these four years, without sports success it is nothing. Therefore, reaching the final is the first serious success.
- “Moscow” is now in decline. Do you have time to recover to the finals?
- We hope that our coaching staff, our medicine will do everything. You are right, there is a decline. We understand the reason. This is probably due to frequent matches. We have left the correct weekly cycle. But I believe that in the near future we will correct the situation and play with dignity in the matches of the national championship and in the final of the Cup of Russia.
- With whom would you like to play in the finals?
- To be honest, the game with Spartak, which has a multi-million army of fans, is always a holiday. We do not have a club more popular than Spartak. I love the many famous football players who played for this team. A lot of my friends. In general, if Spartak had been in the finals, this would have been the key to a full stadium.
- Recent matches have shown that the “Moscow” is not too long bench. Are you going to make any acquisitions?
- Of course. The last three rounds have shown the need for acquisitions. The day before yesterday there was a meeting of the breeding headquarters, coaches, where a certain policy was developed, which will be implemented.
- Can we talk about some amount of expenses for beginners? Or will you say the number of recruits?
- We have always maintained a sustained policy in terms of finance. Throwing out a lot of money is not necessary. It is about taking players who are stronger than the available ones.
- Tell me, will Dmitry Loskov play in Moscow?
- Before the start of the championship, we had certain views of Dmitry. But now this question should be re-voiced. It’s premature to talk about this. As far as we know, the situation in Lokomotiv is normalizing. I note that Dmitry is a high-class player. And he would not hurt us.
- Will you additionally reward players for winning the final of the Cup of Russia?
“Money is money, and titles are titles.” Initially, we set the team two tasks: to win the Russian Cup and win medals of the national championship.
- Choose one thing.
- Not. We must be able to play on two fronts. And then three.
- Eurocups?
- Yes.
Alexey Shevchenko