Ilya Sakhniuk: I really wanted to get to one of the best football academies in Ukraine - "Kryvbas"

We continue to publish a series of materials#The best academy , dedicated to football players and coaches of Kryvyi Rih Football Academy Kryvbas. Today we are talking about the 14-year-old pupil of the Academy, midfielder Kryvbas in U-14 Ilya Sakhniuk, who came to Kryvyi Rih from Siverskovodonetsk.

- Elijah, please tell me what city of Ukraine you were born?

- I was born in the city of Siverskodonetsk Luhansk of the region.

- How did I react when I found out that he got to the Academy Kryvbas? What did you feel at that moment?

- I was overwhelmed by the emotions of happiness, because I really wanted to get to the Academy of Red and White, one of the best in Ukraine.

- What is your academy interested in Kryvbas?

Tua excellent conditions for development and a strong level of specialists who teach us. I was noticed by the scout of the Academy and invited me to view.

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- Who of your family most support you in a football way?

- I am supported by the whole family, for which I am gratefully grateful to them. They are very pleased with my success and always near when something doesn't work.

- What position do you occupy and why chose it?

- my position on the field is a right defender. I feel the most comfortable there.

- What workouts do you like most?

- I like all the workouts, I can't highlight any one variety. After all, with each lesson, I become stronger and professionally growing. I am enjoying every workout.

- Do you have a football hobby out of training?

- except football, I have a hobby - table tennis.

- How do you combine training at an academy with schooling?

- I plan my day in advance to make it all. After training, I find time to study. Also a lot helps to support parents, coaches and teachers.

- Did you have to sacrifice something for football?

- Yes, sometimes you have to sacrifice meetings with friends or rest. But I love football so it's worth it.

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- What are your relationship with a trainer?

- we have a very good relationship. I listen to his advice and try to follow all the instructions. After all I know what he wants me to become better.

- In general, what a well-known trainer do you dream of working?

- with Josep Guardiol. He's a real prof.

- What is more important to you - individual achievements or team game?

- I am equally important for both team game and individual achievements. Of course, football is a team sport, but personal progress is my motivation to become even better.

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- How do you handle the defeat or failure on the field? What helps you not give up?

- defeats and failures are part of the football path. I try to analyze mistakes and become better. As I said earlier, I am very supported by my family.

- What match or goal do you remember for life?

- I remembered forever when we won in the U-13 category Dynamo Kyiv. Then I scored a very important goal and we won 2: 1.

- Who motivates you, who is you equal in the main team Kryvbas y?

- Denis Kuzik. It is this player that inspires me and impress me - I really like his style of play.

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- Imagine you are already a professional football player. Which team do you dream of playing international?

- for Barcelona. This is a big club.

- What prospects do you see in Fa Kryvbas?

- We have talented players, a good coach and a strong desire to win. If we work together as one family and in the future - we can reach everything.

- Academy Kryvbas- #Best Academy in the Southeast Region of Ukraine , because…

- Academy Kryvbas is the best, because professional coaches, strong support, modern conditions for development and a real team atmosphere. Here I feel that I can grow as a player and as a person.

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