Anatoliy Tymoshchuk: “Seven years ago,” Standard “was stronger” – SPORT – EXPRESS

Midfielder “Zenith” Anatoliy Tymoshchuk after winning the first match of the 4th qualifying round of the Champions League with the “Standard” (1: 0) noted that the team decided to deliveries to the game task. According midfielder, now he feels comfortable, which means good shape, reports from Liege correspondent “SE” Sergei ZIMMERMAN.

– won on the road, good emotions, – said Tymoshchuk. – And the first time, I think, was very good. The second was a lot of unforced losses. Because of this, in some stpeni began to exert pressure on our goal. But we still have an important result in a foreign field. This is the most important thing. After all, such a task in front of us and there was – to win before the second game.

– How do you evaluate their actions in midfield?

– I have a lot of things about yourself heard so my game there is someone to evaluate. I do not pay attention. My job – to use this chance, when he falls to me. And then decides to coach.

– You were a party to the match, “Standard” – “Zenit” seven years ago …

– Then played 1: 1, and Now that’s won 1: 0 (smiling) . In general, it seems to me that “Standard” was stronger and the selection of players, and for the whole class. While comparing seven years is not very easy. Time do not stand still. But before the second leg we have work to do. In the Champions League it is necessary to squeeze the most out of its moments.

– What is the point of the game was the most difficult?

– Probably the middle of the second half.

– “Zenith” has already gained the optimal shape?

– I feel very comfortable and welcome. Probably, because the shape is good. It is necessary to keep it and stay in the same state. But also the composition of rotation due to the frequent games necessarily. Therefore it is good that there are many players who can go out and play a hundred percent.

– “Zenit” bought Javi Garcia, who plays your position.

– It is clear that everyone wants to play. I’m not afraid of competition. As worked before and will work. To win a place in the starting lineup. And then – the coach should be a nice headache. After all, if he does not know who of the players to put on here or any other position, as there are several equal players from this team will be even stronger. On the other hand, it is clear that the situation is difficult, when a part of such a high-end ferrule players. But every coach – a psychologist. But every player has to understand the situation in which it is located. I hope that common sense in our team will be in the first place.