We want to win
Friday, August 11, 2023
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They held Shakhtar’s training session at the Sviatoshyn base on August 11
First 15 minutes of the session were available for media coverage. Also, head coach of the Miners Patrick van Leeuwen answered journalists' questions ahead of the UPL game against Oleksandriia.
– Patrick, what did you talk about with the team after the match against Tottenham as this game was considered a test of strength before the Champions League and there was a heavy defeat?
– We looked at the game against Tottenham from two angles. Firstly, the team must gain experience – we have many young players, and such friendlies will help them. In addition, the footballers have not played in front of 50 thousand fans for a long time and it is also an important experience. And secondly, yes, we looked at this match as a coaching staff to see how ready we are for such opponents in the upcoming Champions League.
– A questions regarding Chyhrynskyi who replaced Bondar: what is his current form and is he ready to play from the first minutes?
– He trains with us every day and does everything in the way the other players do, so we consider him as a contender for the next game.
– Oleksandriia have not lost yet this season and claimed two victories. How serious are these opponents, how do you prepare for the game and was there any tactical analysis?
– All opponents are serious, but we want to win every game and therefore prepare carefully. Oleksandriia have started the championship well, but we also want to be successful in the Premier League.
– What opponents in the UPL are the most uncomfortable for you?
– As I said, every game we look at ourselves first of all and want to win, and we respect all opponents equally and prepare for all of them very seriously.
– What are you specifically focused on while preparing for Oleksandriia?
– I will not tell you how we are preparing. We want to win every match, play our style and we will continue working to achieve this.
– How do you rate the current correspondence percentage of the team to the team you want to see?
– Football players work well every day and understand what we demand from them. There are more successful matches, there are less successful ones, there are games where we prompt more often. I'm happy with the way the guys are working and the success we've already had. We will be where we want to be with the team and our playing style.
– Have you met Rinat Akhmetov? If so, what did you talk about?
- No, we haven’t met.
– There are many newcomers in the team. Is this your initiative or the work of the selection department? And do you have the final word in signing new players?
– You are correct: this is the work of the club. They have been doing it since last season, before signing our contract. And I was asked to look at these candidates and say whether I agree or not. But in general, it has already been decided because these players fit Shakhtar's style.
– Patrick, what did you talk about with the team after the match against Tottenham as this game was considered a test of strength before the Champions League and there was a heavy defeat?
– We looked at the game against Tottenham from two angles. Firstly, the team must gain experience – we have many young players, and such friendlies will help them. In addition, the footballers have not played in front of 50 thousand fans for a long time and it is also an important experience. And secondly, yes, we looked at this match as a coaching staff to see how ready we are for such opponents in the upcoming Champions League.
– A questions regarding Chyhrynskyi who replaced Bondar: what is his current form and is he ready to play from the first minutes?
– He trains with us every day and does everything in the way the other players do, so we consider him as a contender for the next game.
– Oleksandriia have not lost yet this season and claimed two victories. How serious are these opponents, how do you prepare for the game and was there any tactical analysis?
– All opponents are serious, but we want to win every game and therefore prepare carefully. Oleksandriia have started the championship well, but we also want to be successful in the Premier League.
– What opponents in the UPL are the most uncomfortable for you?
– As I said, every game we look at ourselves first of all and want to win, and we respect all opponents equally and prepare for all of them very seriously.
– What are you specifically focused on while preparing for Oleksandriia?
– I will not tell you how we are preparing. We want to win every match, play our style and we will continue working to achieve this.
– How do you rate the current correspondence percentage of the team to the team you want to see?
– Football players work well every day and understand what we demand from them. There are more successful matches, there are less successful ones, there are games where we prompt more often. I'm happy with the way the guys are working and the success we've already had. We will be where we want to be with the team and our playing style.
– Have you met Rinat Akhmetov? If so, what did you talk about?
- No, we haven’t met.
– There are many newcomers in the team. Is this your initiative or the work of the selection department? And do you have the final word in signing new players?
– You are correct: this is the work of the club. They have been doing it since last season, before signing our contract. And I was asked to look at these candidates and say whether I agree or not. But in general, it has already been decided because these players fit Shakhtar's style.