Lilian Popescu: We played two different halves
- We expected the match to be a difficult one. We should be concentrated from the first till the last minute in such games. Unfortunately, we played two different halves. FC Dacia had an advantage in the first half, especially in the center of pitch. We made a few amendments and then we had the advantage in the second half. We created a few chances, but it is important to convert them in such matches. The team calmed down and started to possess the ball more or less and played faster. The second half made me glad. I will not find excuses. You can see that the team changed half of its squad. We have no time. We are looking for the combination that will help us play and win. It is the second match influenced by missing Seidu Yahaya, it is evident. That's why FC Dacia outplayed us at the center of pitch. If we always play the way we played in the second half, we will have chances to get back to the first position.
Why was the team getting ready to play for such a long time?
- I think it is important to be ready psychologically. Our psychological condition was not well, because we played a draw in the last matches. We talked while the break and it resulted in the game on the pitch. It is not about functional readiness. If players don’t run, they don’t run for two halves.
There are no attack variations, does it confuse you?
- I think every team should have at least two players for each position. It happened that we did not carry out selection work the way we wanted due to early Europa leage matches. Our team players are good ones. We have not enough time to stabilize the game. But these are our issues, the result is very important. I hope we are going to improve it soon.
FC Sheriff plays a draw for three last matches. It is hard to remember something like that. Why does it happen? What is the main reason?
-It may happen to any club. We didn't lose any games in play. It is important to work more, to be more concentrated and do not concede. The opponents tried to score three or four times during three matches and we missed two goals. Our chances have to be converted. There is nothing accidental in the football. We don’t work to the maximum at some point. The head coach is to blame.
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Why was the team getting ready to play for such a long time?
- I think it is important to be ready psychologically. Our psychological condition was not well, because we played a draw in the last matches. We talked while the break and it resulted in the game on the pitch. It is not about functional readiness. If players don’t run, they don’t run for two halves.
There are no attack variations, does it confuse you?
- I think every team should have at least two players for each position. It happened that we did not carry out selection work the way we wanted due to early Europa leage matches. Our team players are good ones. We have not enough time to stabilize the game. But these are our issues, the result is very important. I hope we are going to improve it soon.
FC Sheriff plays a draw for three last matches. It is hard to remember something like that. Why does it happen? What is the main reason?
-It may happen to any club. We didn't lose any games in play. It is important to work more, to be more concentrated and do not concede. The opponents tried to score three or four times during three matches and we missed two goals. Our chances have to be converted. There is nothing accidental in the football. We don’t work to the maximum at some point. The head coach is to blame.
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