It’s difficult to find the match rhythm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Shakhtar midfielder Artem Bondarenko shared his thoughts after the first friendly of the winter training camp
– Artem, after 20 intensive and productive days of team work at the camp, the first friendly has taken place. How would you assess the match and comment on the result?
– Of course, the result was negative, but we view this game in terms of preparation for official matches. Everything is going as usual: training camp, workload, tough match.
– What didn’t go as planned, and what still needs work?
– We need to build match sharpness and physical fitness. The game was tough, and the opponent was competitive. But I believe we will improve with every match because this was only the first game, so it’s a bit difficult to find the match rhythm straight away.
– You said the opponents were competitive. Shakhtar had never faced this team before and may not even have known much about them. What can you say about the opponents and their commitment?
– I want to praise the team. They gave everything and deserved to win. Overall, there are positive feelings from this friendly, but the impression is slightly overshadowed by our defeat.
– Many people noticed that you were training and playing in different boots today. What’s the secret, what’s it for?
– I hope it brings me luck.
– Of course, the result was negative, but we view this game in terms of preparation for official matches. Everything is going as usual: training camp, workload, tough match.
– What didn’t go as planned, and what still needs work?
– We need to build match sharpness and physical fitness. The game was tough, and the opponent was competitive. But I believe we will improve with every match because this was only the first game, so it’s a bit difficult to find the match rhythm straight away.
– You said the opponents were competitive. Shakhtar had never faced this team before and may not even have known much about them. What can you say about the opponents and their commitment?
– I want to praise the team. They gave everything and deserved to win. Overall, there are positive feelings from this friendly, but the impression is slightly overshadowed by our defeat.
– Many people noticed that you were training and playing in different boots today. What’s the secret, what’s it for?
– I hope it brings me luck.