Maksym Zaderaka: We have good competition within the team, we have ambitions

Midfielder of Kryvyi Rih Kryvbas, team captain Maksym Zaderaka - about his progress in the club's main team and plans for the future.

- You joined Kryvyi Rih back in 2022. How have your feelings and role in the team changed during this period?

- During this time, I have grown a lot with the team. When I came in 2022, I had to adapt, find my place. Now I feel more responsible - both on the field and in the locker room. It is important for me to be an example in work and attitude. The club is developing, and I am happy to be part of this process.

- You have 5 goals in the UPL this season - how do you evaluate your game? Are you satisfied with these numbers?

- You always want more. For midfielders, not only goals are important, but also assists, workload, help in defense. Five goals are normal, but I know that I can add. The main thing is that the team scores points, and personal statistics are already a consequence of team play.

- The team is in fifth place and is 4 points behind the European Cup zone. Is this realistic?

- Yes, absolutely realistic. We have good competition within the team, there are ambitions. We understand that everything depends on us. We need stability and concentration in every match.

- To what extent do the coaching staff's requirements for wingers match your strengths?

- I am still more of a central midfielder, although in modern football roles often change depending on tactics. The coaching staff's requirements for midfielders are close to me: a large amount of work, intensity, participation in both defense and attack. I am comfortable.

- What components of the game do you want to improve?

- I want to add more assists and goals scored in the final phase: I am also working on explosiveness and quick decision-making. In modern football, this is decisive.

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