It was a real derby. I don’t know how it looked on the part of others but we could see a desire to play football, there was fight, combat, confrontation. In general, I cannot reproach my team. We tried hard, tried playing like a number one, created moments but we could not convert those. We conceded a goal when we did not expect that. It is difficult for me to find explanations but perhaps worse fate is following us. We lose by minimal score and we concede such offensive goals.
 
Do you think FC Sheriff pays more attention to defense now?
It seems FC Sheriff cannot play in another way now. I don’t want to comment on the actions of the opponent because we respect them.
 
Your strong side is set pieces performance. And today two tall players were on the substitutes’ bench…
It is our choice. We take into account the limit and condition of the players.
 
Will FC Zimbru show more attacking football in the future?
Was it closed today? If you show me who plays with FC Sheriff in more open football then I will think about it. Every team has its own possibilities. In order to play with FC Sheriff and have desire to win, you need to be attentive and don’t lose the Brazilians. If you start opening, then you get counterattack. We tried to keep it in balance.
 
Will your team be able to keep psychologically stable after a series of defeats?
Yes, it is not pleasant but I am not under emotions. I think the team is in a good condition now and is physically prepared. Yes, it is a mental punch but I will survive it and I hope the players will do too because we can get out of the crisis, the team does everything for that. I don’t see the reasons for panic.
 
FC Sheriff Press Service