The main all-rounder of the blue and white Alexander Kutitskiy before the match with Pari NN told about the mood of the team for the end of the year, young Dynamo players and the joy of fatherhood.
— Marcel at a press conference after the match with Rostov spoke very clearly about the quality of the team's game in the second half. Was there a serious conversation at the post-match team debriefing?
— Yes, we basically dismantled the game. Marcel said that we played a lot with long balls, didn't understand how to get out of defense, didn't adjust to each other. Therefore, there were long transfers, mainly to Arthur, against whom the tall defender was playing. From here we lost half the balls. In the first half, we were not afraid to go out and play, and everything worked out for us. In the second half I don't know what happened.
— The match with Rostov turned out well for you – you scored your first goal in the RPL. What emotions prevailed after the game?
— There are two in one. Of course, it was nice to score the first goal at my home stadium. On the other hand, there was disappointment that we played 1-1, although in the first half we had enough chances and we had control of the ball. In fact, we had two chances in the second half when Moumi and Mehdi beat. Therefore, there was disappointment from the final result. I think we will correct the mistakes and win all the remaining meetings this year.
— There was a cup game with Lokomotiv last week, where you replaced the injured Fernandez during the first half. How do you like the return to the center of defense?
— I am already used to acting in different positions: I played a lot in the center of defense, right back, and also in the support zone. I understand what the coach demands of me. So it was not difficult for me to rebuild even during such an important match. I am always ready to help the team, go out and benefit.
— During the break, they awarded Dynamo-2, which won in its Second League group. Did you congratulate the young guys?
— Of course, congratulations. Everyone was happy, because the guys had been working towards this success for a long time. They're great! I wish them success in the next stage of the Second League, so that they can continue to play with the same quality and not be afraid. And then everything will work out.
— A couple of years ago you were nominated for the award for the best young player of the year, which was won by Zakharyan and Tyukavin. Who next from Dynamo can pick it up?
— We have a lot of promising guys who are charged for every match. In principle, Stas Bessmertniy, Vanya Lepskiy or Vitya Okishor can compete for this award. They are already involved in the games of the main squad and managed to make their debut.
— You have already said that you have played in many positions and that you will be comfortable in any zone. If you need to be in the offensive line, can you play?
— It will even be more pleasant for me to play there. If necessary, then, of course, I will go out in the attacking line and play. I will benefit the team in any position.
— You originally started as a striker as a child. Is there any most memorable goal from youth football?
— I remember when we played in Cherkizovo against Lokomotiv on the half-field at the same time as the older guys: the Academy team of 2001 with Tyukavin played on one half, and 2002 with me on the other. After the break, I scored three goals in five minutes and beat Kostya by 1-2 goals, and then I was awarded the prize as the best scorer. It was a memorable moment.
— In the last matches of Dynamo, there has been a tendency when one of the teams scores a goal, and immediately within 1-2 minutes there is a response. So it was with Khimki, Rostov and Lokomotiv. How can this be explained?
— It's good when it turns out to recoup quickly. If time passes and we can't create the moment to score a goal, then it becomes psychologically difficult. Of course, we will try not to miss fastballs at all and score more ourselves.
— In the home series of games so far, there is a draw and a defeat, so now we need to beat Pari Nizhny Novgorod.
— There are two home games left this year — with Nizhny Novgorod and Khimki. I can say that we will be one hundred percent determined to please our fans who come to support us even in such cold weather.
— Pari NN recently changed its coach. What did you pay special attention to when preparing for the opponent?
— Marcel said that the opponent will act compactly, play one-on-one. In any case, you need to build on your football. The main thing is to enter the field with the right attitude — we only need a victory!
— This match will end the first half of the season. How do you rate it for the team?
— We could have won some matches, but we missed our points. In any case, I will evaluate the first half of the season positively. In the remaining games before the holiday, it is necessary to win in order to get closer to the top three. We will try to solve this problem.
— You became a father for the first time in May – how did this new experience change you?
— I have become more mature. The understanding of life became different. It's nice!
— Did you sleep less?
— No. The child, in principle, lets you sleep, so everything is fine. I am very happy about this!
— What is the most pleasant and most unpleasant thing about the duties of a young pope?
— Yes, I can't say that there is anything unpleasant. Everything is nice, everything is for the first time, so I have only the most positive emotions. Everything is cool!