Taras Stepanenko: The better ones will play
The Orange-and-Blacks’ number 6 reflects on the game against Bahia.
- Taras, share your impression of the first game against a Brazilian team.
- Firstly, I really liked the atmosphere in the stadium today. In Ukraine, it does not always happen even in competitive games. Secondly, despite the fact that Bahia currently play in the second division (although last season the team has played in the top flight), the opponents showcased good football. I wouldn’t say that they won at the expense of something ... No. Three of our major mistakes have led to the fact that we have lost the game today. Had Teixeira scored earlier ... But this is the first encouter. So it’s not worthwhile paying any attention to the outcome, it is better for us to analyze these errors now. It just happens that you might constantly win, everything's great, and then you make mistakes in the official games. So we have enough work to do. We will gradually rediscover our form.
- Do you think our two lineups have been equivalent?
- I think so. We have two players for virtually every role. Therefore, we have equal lineups, and competition is just great. The better ones will play. I believe that that’s the only way it should be in sports.
- In general, can we say that today's friendly has impressed you?
- Of course you can! I’ve really enjoyed this game. I think that it would be great to always have this kind of atmosphere in the stadium.
FC Shakhtar
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