Oleksandr Babych: I wish "Kryvbas" success in the European Cups and a place in the group

Oleksandr Babich, the head coach of Odessa "Chornomorets" - about the away defeat against Kryvyi Rih "Kryvbas" - 0:1 in the 1st round of the UPL at the post-match press conference.

- First of all, I congratulate everyone on the start of the championship. We understood that we were going to play against a strong opponent. "Kryvbas" is better prepared than we are. Impressions from the score and the game of our team are negative. It is necessary to analyze everything and move on.

- What do you think is the strength of "Kryvbas"? 

- A well physically prepared team that plays aggressively in selection. The kind of football that Vernydub loves is now being developed in Kryvbas. But somewhere today we didn't let the opponent play the way he likes.

- What are the tasks facing "Chornomorets" in the new season?

- First of all, to build a young competitive team with an eye on the future. We will review newcomers aged 21-22 years.

- There will be no legionnaires in "Chornomorka"?

- We have Arsich and Shporn. We also expect 1-2 legionnaires later.

- What are your emotions after returning to Kryvyi Rih, where you worked in 2021? Have you maintained good relations with the management of "Kryvbas"? 

- Only positive emotions. I saw how the "Kryvbas" base was updated, how the infrastructure improved. Relations with management remained good. When I left the team, we shook hands, they fulfilled all the agreements in the contract, everything is fine. I wish "Kryvbas" success in the European Cups and I hope your strong team will complete the task and get to the group tournament.

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