Dynamo head coach Marcel Licka commented on a huge win over CSKA (5:0) in the first match of BetBoom Brother's Cup.
— Honestly speaking, for me this result is not so important because important results will start from July 21, when the season begins. Of course, it's always great to win and each victory gives you positive charge. The guys are training well and two days ago they had a very difficult session, so it wasn't easy for them to play 60 minutes. But footballers must be able to play with tired legs - in these moments their head should think clearly, they should keep concentration and control the ball more. We should improve these aspects. I'm glad that we scored three goals against such a strong opponent.
— Daniil Fomin was a captain today. Will he stay as a captain for the whole season?
— We haven't decided it yet. Yes, he played 60 minutes as a captain, but Diego Laxalt also wore the captain's armband in the last 30 minutes, and also Anton Shunin may serve as a captain. We will return to this issue later.
— In the last 30 minutes there was a mixed squad with a lot of young players on the pitch. What did you ask of them?
— I expected the same as from the players who were in the starting line-up. The game philosophy stayed the same. Young players have to adapt to play with high intensity. In addition, I released a few experienced players to help them - Laxalt, Shunin, Grulev.
— Where do you see Vyacheslav Grulev on the pitch?
— He is tall and controls the ball well, so he can play as a centre-forward. But he also can appear on the wings.
— Will Fabian Balbuena be able to play tomorrow?
— No, tomorrow he won't be on the pitch.