The head coach of Dynamo Marcel Licka, in a flash interview with Match TV, spoke about his expectations for the meeting with Krasnodar
— Why is Nicolás Marichal going to play left-back today?
— I moved Diego Laxalt to the midfield because that position will be very important today. He's one of the best when playing from the goal area and isn't afraid to play under pressure. Niko will play on the left because he adds reliability to our defense and plays well in set pieces both defending and attacking.
— So, you were worried about the height of Krasnodar players, and the choice was made in part because Dima Skopintsev is shorter?
— It's clear that Dima is more of an attacking player who will support attacks and create a numerical advantage on the flank. On the other hand, we know that Krasnodar has very good speedy players on the wings, and you need to play one-on-one against them correctly. So today I bet on Niko.
— What did Dynamo lose due to the absence of Nicolas Ngamale?
— A lot. Mumi is great at one-on-one situations, takes the ball skillfully with his back to the goal, and fights physically. All opponents respect him because he's strong, fast, and has good ball control. It's a big loss for us.
— Did you think about last season's 30th round and what emotions it evoked?
It's already history, in which nothing can be changed. I always think about today and a little bit about what awaits us tomorrow
