We prepare very seriously
Monday, October 21, 2024
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Shakhtar forward Danylo Sikan answered the journalists' questions before the match against Arsenal
– You recently got back to training and participated in the match. Please tell us about your current state.
– I am very well prepared physically. It is a little difficult to play in a mask as I am not used to it, but I feel good with the team, and that is why I am very happy.
– Tomorrow you will play against one of the best teams in the world. Is there any extra determination for the match against Arsenal?
– We understand that Arsenal are one of the best teams in the world, that they will be especially tough to play against, so we need to take any aspects of the game seriously: this team’s every minute, every second on the field will be very important for us.
– On Saturday, Bournemouth defeated Arsenal. Did you ask Illia Zabarnyi how to beat this team?
– No, I did not. We have our secrets, we adapt only to our game. And we will hope only for the positive result.
– Danylo, what do you personally think about the defensive line of Arsenal? Can you name their weaknesses or strengths?
– Of course, both weaknesses and strengths can be distinguished, but there are more strong qualities. It is one of the best teams in terms of both defensive and attacking play. And you need to deal with such opponent with the whole team – attack together and defend together. The result is possible only then.
– Are there any special instructions from the coaching staff before the match against Arsenal or is everything going according to the usual schedule?
– So far, everything is going according to schedule, we are preparing as usual, like for every game. It does not matter whether it is the Champions League or the Ukrainian League, we prepare very seriously and analyse the opponent.
– We saw you and other team players reading the book about Shakhtar “We Play On”. What are the first conclusions from the book?
– From the book? I did not read it. It was just given to me, to take a picture and post it on Instagram. This is a joke. Actually, I have not yet made any conclusions from the book, because I did not manage to read it on the train. I will be able to make conclusions when I read this book about Shakhtar, about the history of our club, in full.
– I am very well prepared physically. It is a little difficult to play in a mask as I am not used to it, but I feel good with the team, and that is why I am very happy.
– Tomorrow you will play against one of the best teams in the world. Is there any extra determination for the match against Arsenal?
– We understand that Arsenal are one of the best teams in the world, that they will be especially tough to play against, so we need to take any aspects of the game seriously: this team’s every minute, every second on the field will be very important for us.
– On Saturday, Bournemouth defeated Arsenal. Did you ask Illia Zabarnyi how to beat this team?
– No, I did not. We have our secrets, we adapt only to our game. And we will hope only for the positive result.
– Danylo, what do you personally think about the defensive line of Arsenal? Can you name their weaknesses or strengths?
– Of course, both weaknesses and strengths can be distinguished, but there are more strong qualities. It is one of the best teams in terms of both defensive and attacking play. And you need to deal with such opponent with the whole team – attack together and defend together. The result is possible only then.
– Are there any special instructions from the coaching staff before the match against Arsenal or is everything going according to the usual schedule?
– So far, everything is going according to schedule, we are preparing as usual, like for every game. It does not matter whether it is the Champions League or the Ukrainian League, we prepare very seriously and analyse the opponent.
– We saw you and other team players reading the book about Shakhtar “We Play On”. What are the first conclusions from the book?
– From the book? I did not read it. It was just given to me, to take a picture and post it on Instagram. This is a joke. Actually, I have not yet made any conclusions from the book, because I did not manage to read it on the train. I will be able to make conclusions when I read this book about Shakhtar, about the history of our club, in full.