“Krasnodar” and “Lokomotiv” did not identify the winner in the in-person dispute as part of the seventh round of the RPL and could not reach the first place in the standings. However, according to the coaches of the teams, the draw result of the meeting was the logical result of the events that unfolded on the field. At the same time, the coach of the railway workers, Yuri Semin, believes that the home team occasionally was closer to victory.

The coach began the analysis of the last meeting with explanations of why he had replaced the game scheme and put up three defenders in the starting lineup. According to Semin, this step was forced.

“Initially, we worked and prepared for this departure according to a different scheme, but later we learned that Aleksey Miranchuk would not be able to play for 90 minutes, Vladislav Ignatiev would not come out, therefore, all important decisions were made the day before. But overall I am satisfied, although I could play better. I liked the fact that the players were disciplined, worked well. Krasnodar, in my opinion, was better and was a favorite, so the fact that we did not let it go ahead is already good, ”the Lokomotiv press service quotes Semin.

In addition, the coach told which component of the game performed by Loko did not like him more than the others.

“We lost initiative for a long time. We could not take the ball in the development stage of the attacks of “Krasnodar”. If everything went perfectly the first 30 minutes, then the opponent turned the tide, ”admitted the specialist.

In addition, Semin focused on the forward of his team Fedor Smolov. The coach admitted that he expected a goal from the striker and expressed bewilderment about the behavior of local fans. At the 84th minute of the meeting, the ex-striker of Krasnodar was booed by the local public when he left the field.

“In general, I liked the game of Fedor. Yes, he should have scored, but not scored. But the game itself arranged. Was the fans booing him? To be honest, I thought that, on the contrary, they met him very well. They love Fedya everywhere, both in Moscow and in Yekaterinburg, where he used to play, ”the red-green coach said.

Semin also did not leave aside the questions regarding the transfer company of his club. The specialist noted that he expects to gain, but even without it has a good talent pool.

“Who does not need acquisitions? If they soon will be, then this is great news, if not, then we can cope without them. We have great players, ”he said.

At the end of his conversation with reporters, Yuri Semin appreciated the chances of Krasnodar to win the second leg of the playoff round with Olympiacos. According to an experienced coach, despite the loss in the composition and the head start of the Greeks in four goals, the Russian team is able to create another sensation.

“The team is in difficult mode. Eight games in a row in two days on the third, in such a schedule it is very difficult to win. It is still unclear how to draw up such a calendar for teams that play in European competitions. Last year we had the same situation. Teams that perform in Europe defend the honor of the country and must have a normal calendar for recovery. Good luck to Krasnodar in the return game. Make a miracle! ”- the official website of Lokomotiv cites Semin’s words.

“The first game that teamwork liked”

The superiority of “Krasnodar” over the rival was also noted by the coach of the home team Sergey Matveev. The specialist admitted that during the meeting he practically did not make comments with his ward.

“The match started not so easy for us, we missed the ball. But the team quickly reacted and began to act more actively. I think that we were a little closer to victory than Lokomotiv. To be honest, this is the first game that I liked from the point of view of team interaction, ”the Championship quotes the coach.

In the continuation of the conversation, Matveev stood up for the Swedish striker Markus Berg, whom fans and experts are actively criticizing for the low performance.

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“No matter what others say, we know that it benefits. In fact, he is doing his job well, and we will support our player. People should look at it from a different angle, ”said the specialist.

According to Matveyev, Krasnodar goalkeeper Matvey Safonov is not worth criticizing. The goalkeeper made a mistake that led to a quick goal by Loko.

“Do not pay attention to Safonov’s mistake. He helped us out so many times. Do not focus on this. Although I will not hide, skipping at the beginning of the game is always difficult. This significantly changed the course of the match. But we were able to quickly turn into attacking actions, controlled the ball well and achieved success, ”the coach said on the Match Premier television channel.

In addition, the southerner mentor noted the positive dynamics in the team's game. In his opinion, the density of the calendar did not affect the physical and moral condition of the players.

“They showed a good level of play. It is gratifying that, despite such a schedule, we are still in good shape and demonstrate a high level of training and good quality of the game. I am glad that after such an unpleasant defeat, we got together and gave a cool match, ”said Matveev.

Matveev also spoke about the mood of the team ahead of the return match with Olympiacos.

“Today, after such a terrible defeat in Greece, the stadium gathered and supported us. This is very important for the team. We have no doubt that a full house will also be gathered on Tuesday. We, in turn, will try to reverse the idea that everything is already finished. There are many such examples in football. No one dropped his hands. The main thing is how the game starts. If we score a quick goal, then everything can turn over, ”the Premier Match quotes the coach.