Dmitry Zhukenov: «We had chances to win»
17.01.2025
Neftekhimik player Dmitry Zhukenov speaks with the media after a following 2–4 loss against Traktor.
– You played well today. It seems that this game will be a good example for future games...– Yes, I agree. We lacked a lot in the last games. Today, the opponent created a lot of goal–scoring chances, we also had good chances. However, we need to capitalize on our chances, of which there were plenty. In principle, we played well until the third conceded goal. We had chances to win, but we lost.
– Unfortunately, the team is going through a difficult period now. But in these games you do not look lost, you look good. In your opinion, what is missing to win?
– Probably, we need more confidence. We play well, but sometimes we are unlucky, sometimes we fail to capitalize on our chances. I will note that an unsuccessful series of games creates additional pressure. We are trying to get out of it.
– The next game is against Metallurg Mg. How do we need to prepare to beat the opponent?
– We need to analyze the previous games. Somewhere we need to correct something, and somewhere we need to play number one. Sometimes we give the initiative to the opponent, this is unacceptable.