“From a performance standpoint, I think we are where we want to be. We’ve improved quite a few things, but we can still do better. But from what I see on the pitch, I’m happy, both offensively and defensively.”
“Every match presents its own specific challenges, whether it’s Metz or any other team. We just know it will be tough because they’ll be motivated, and they need to win. Playing away is always difficult.”
“I hope it won’t cause too much fatigue, we’re traveling a lot at the end of this year. But we don’t want to make excuses. We travel in the best conditions, but it can still be tiring. From what I see in training, the team is ready to face this exciting end to the year that's ahead us."
“He is back with us, he trained normally today. We were able to see Matvey Safonov at work, and he showed good things. And his professionalism. I’m happy to see that everyone is ready to step up if needed.”
“All teams that will take part in this competition will be equally motivated. A trophy is always important, and this one is one we rarely get the chance to win. It’s a trophy that will be very important for us.”
“We can make comparisons with last season, but what we are showing right now is the continuation of the last six months of the previous season. I think no one doubts the quality of our team. We can do better and we can sometimes be less good. But we are playing in the same way, with the same intensity as last season.”
“We would like to have him back in optimal conditions. It’s unfortunate for the team and for him. We know what he can bring. But we have to manage his absence and make sure we can get him back in the best condition. He has been sick in recent days, he has started individual training again, and there is also recovery involved. We must be careful with every player who is injured.”