Mutalip Alibekov, a defender of the Makhachkala "Dynamo" team, spoke about his impressions at the start of the new season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He mentioned this in an interview with the "Evro-Futbol" publication. — Was the start of the season successful for the team?
— Yes, I can say that. But we could have earned even more points.
We had opportunities in the matches against "Orenburg" and "Akron," but we couldn't fully capitalize on them. — What can you say about the team's potential?
— We are playing at full strength, but we still have room for improvement. We will strive to get even better.
— Were you surprised by the situation in the RPL standings? — Yes, but this is just the beginning of the season.
Some teams have not yet found their game, which is why they are in lower positions. — Is it right for "Spartak" to be in a low position?
— I don't want to discuss the opponent. In the cup match, "Spartak" had more reserve players on the field.
They also had a debutant. Overall, the team did not play poorly.
— What position is your team fighting for? — We want to be in at least the top ten, and if possible, in the top eight.
— Which team's poor start surprised you? — "Zenit," "Dynamo," and "Spartak" are also losing points.
But they will find their game and show good results. — Do you think the RPL champion will change?
— There are many games ahead, and the results can change many times. I believe it will be an interesting championship.
— What can you say about "Lokomotiv"? — They are playing very well.
I have seen several of their games, and they deserve to be in first place. — What do you think about Batrakov being invited to "Southampton"?
— I can't give a definite opinion on that. He is young and has shown himself well.
The most important thing is to stay free from injuries. The rest will take care of itself.
— Is it better to go abroad young or to gain experience first? — Gaining experience is also important, but trying to play abroad right now can also be beneficial.
— Is he ready for that? — Of course, he is proving it with his game.
— Zakharian left early and couldn't achieve success. — As far as I know, injuries hindered him.
Otherwise, he would have shown himself. — How are the new players adapting to your team?
— The new players are leaving a good impression. We are trying to integrate them into the team as quickly as possible.
There is a friendly and warm atmosphere in our team, — said Alibekov. Elena Grigoryevskaya
