It was my dream to be and play in the first team
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Shakhtar midfielder Viktor Tsukanov reflects on signing a new contract, adaptation and trust of Marino Pusic
– Viktor, you signed a new contract with Shakhtar. What do you think about it and what does it mean to you?
– It is very pleasant and unexpected, considering that I signed a contract in the summer and already received an offer of a new contract.
– Were you worried at the time of signing?
– Yes, I was worried, I didn't know what to do.
– Who congratulated you and in what manner? What wishes did you receive from your friends and relatives?
– Most of the team players came to me with congratulations and wishes. My friends also congratulated me and my parents said they were proud of me.
– What exactly did your parents say?
– My father said that we did not work in vain for this, but there is a lot of work ahead.
– You made your debut for Shakhtar U19 at the age of 16 and now you got a chance to be a player of the senior team. How do you rate your progress?
– It is a big progress for me because in two years I am at the training camp with the first team thanks to hard work and desire to play.
– Have you already passed the adaptation period? How do you feel in the team now?
– I think I have already adapted to the team. The teammates treat me very well and I communicate with all of them without any problems.
– How strong is the trust of the head coach? After all, it is noticeable from the side that he treats you very warmly.
– The coach treats me very well, I am pleased. I understand that trust should be justified, so I work on it every day.
– What do senior players say? Maybe they prompt you in the training process?
– My teammates constantly come to me after or between training sessions to give advice and point out mistakes that should be corrected.
– You demonstrate excellent performance at training camp. How do you do it?
– It was not without a football luck, I was lucky in some goals. However, I think that if I hadn't put enough efforts in certain episodes, I wouldn't have scored, so I can take the credit here.
– What does Shakhtar mean to you?
– It is a big family. I have been a supporter of Shakhtar since I was a child and I have been a part of this club since I was 13 years old. It was my dream to be and play in the first team.
– Fans support you a lot. Did they write something to you personally?
– Yes, after the interview, many people write that they believe in me and wish me success. Thank you very much, I read all the comments, it's nice. I hope I won't disappoint you in the future and will continue to score goals.
– It is very pleasant and unexpected, considering that I signed a contract in the summer and already received an offer of a new contract.
– Were you worried at the time of signing?
– Yes, I was worried, I didn't know what to do.
– Who congratulated you and in what manner? What wishes did you receive from your friends and relatives?
– Most of the team players came to me with congratulations and wishes. My friends also congratulated me and my parents said they were proud of me.
– What exactly did your parents say?
– My father said that we did not work in vain for this, but there is a lot of work ahead.
– You made your debut for Shakhtar U19 at the age of 16 and now you got a chance to be a player of the senior team. How do you rate your progress?
– It is a big progress for me because in two years I am at the training camp with the first team thanks to hard work and desire to play.
– Have you already passed the adaptation period? How do you feel in the team now?
– I think I have already adapted to the team. The teammates treat me very well and I communicate with all of them without any problems.
– How strong is the trust of the head coach? After all, it is noticeable from the side that he treats you very warmly.
– The coach treats me very well, I am pleased. I understand that trust should be justified, so I work on it every day.
– What do senior players say? Maybe they prompt you in the training process?
– My teammates constantly come to me after or between training sessions to give advice and point out mistakes that should be corrected.
– You demonstrate excellent performance at training camp. How do you do it?
– It was not without a football luck, I was lucky in some goals. However, I think that if I hadn't put enough efforts in certain episodes, I wouldn't have scored, so I can take the credit here.
– What does Shakhtar mean to you?
– It is a big family. I have been a supporter of Shakhtar since I was a child and I have been a part of this club since I was 13 years old. It was my dream to be and play in the first team.
– Fans support you a lot. Did they write something to you personally?
– Yes, after the interview, many people write that they believe in me and wish me success. Thank you very much, I read all the comments, it's nice. I hope I won't disappoint you in the future and will continue to score goals.