Arsen Zakharyan: There are strong foreign players at CSKA that promises an interesting game

— This week is very intense for our team: we defeated Baltika in the Cup on Tuesday, now we are looking forward to the Premier League fixture against CSKA. Has the team enough emotions for the derby?

— Of course, it has. It's always nice to win, especially in a penalty shootout. There are always positive emotions after a victory.

— The Army men have a different mood. They lost their quarterfinal to Spartak. Have you watched this game? What is your opinion about CSKA?

— I watched it. CSKA are a strong team. They were unlucky when their player was sent off. And so they could score. The Red-Blues hit the post twice. They have strong foreign players that promise a very good game.

— In case of a victory, Dynamo will become inapproachable to CSKA. How important is it to win on Sunday?

— We try to win every match. Now or later, it doesn't matter. We come to the pitch in order to win.

— The opponents play tight against Dynamo in the second part of the season. Can we expect more open football in the derby?

— I think so. CSKA are an attacking team, and we also play in attack. No one will sit back. Therefore, we are waiting for an interesting attacking game.

— In recent matches, you have played both on the wing and in the midfield. Where was it more comfortable, taking the rivals’ defensive football into consideration?

— I don't care, in principle. Where the coach sees me, I'll definitely play there. He will make the decision.

— You scored a great goal in the previous season derby. Did you remember that moment well?

— If course, I did. It was the Premier League last round match in my first season. It turned out to be a very memorable goal against Igor Akinfeyev. I still remember this match.

— Is the team ready to play brightly on Sunday?

— I think so, why not? I hope that we will win not in a heart-stopping way, but more calmly and confidently.