Head coach Valery Karpin expressed his thoughts to "Match TV" before the match between "Dinamo" and "Sochi". This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He emphasized the need for the team to improve its defensive play and team interactions after the last game, particularly the match against "Rostov". He mentioned the difficulty of recovering and preparing quickly in such a tight schedule, with two games in close succession.
There is not enough time, mainly for recovery and short preparation, especially before the cup match. He also noted that almost 90 percent of the squad has changed.
He highlighted that while the main goal of the team in this tournament is the result, it is also important how the players in the squad perform their roles on the field. In particular, the readiness and performance of players who have not played in recent matches are of great significance for the team.
Speaking about the "Sochi" team, he mentioned that they are trying to play out from defense with long passes and that they have an active playing style. It is natural for any opponent to be dangerous, so the game against "Sochi" will be interesting for "Dinamo".
He also talked about Zaynutdinov's readiness for the game. He stated that if no unexpected situations arise and all players remain healthy during the match, there is a high probability that he will take the field.
Using substitutes during the game is planned, and changes may be made depending on the physical condition of the players. Overall, Zaynutdinov's chances of playing are estimated to be around 99 percent.
