Dynamo head coach Marcel Licka spoke about his expectations for the cup derby against Spartak in a flash interview with Match TV.
— In the match against Lokomotiv, Gagnidze and Maystorovich scored their first goals. Is there any sense in expecting debut goals today?
— I don’t know, only Okishor has not scored from the starting lineup so far, plus Smelov and Nazarenko are on the bench who can enter the field and theoretically score their first goal.
— At the beginning of the season, many noted that Spartak plays with a very high line of defense. How relevant will this be today?
— Spartak is playing its game, now many teams in Europe play high in the line. We try to act like that too. It is clear that in this case there is always space behind the backs of defenders, and they should be helped by a goalkeeper who must read the game well. I am glad when we meet with teams that want to play football and please the fans. This is better than if the team sits at their gate all the time.
— The previous match was missed by Fomin. Today he returns to the squad. Can it be said that he will be able to replace Laxalt in the center of the field?
— These are two different players. Thomas works well with the ball, analyzes the game and skillfully acts without the ball. Laxalt knows how to add aggressiveness. Yes, today he won’t be there, but I’m sure that Luis, Luka and Foma will bring their qualities to the game.
