“Metallurg” is going to play aggressive and assault football against Kazakh “Irtysh” at the second qualifying stage of Europa League.
Armaz Jeladze (head coach of “Metallurg”): “We are preparing for the math. “Irtysh” is a good team but we will do our best to reach success. We must play aggressive and fast football. We will try to save our goal dry and to score goal”.
- You were dissatisfied with the second half against “Banants”. The boys mentioned that they were tired…
- We discussed that match. It was very hot on that day. When we scored goal, the boys relaxed.
- What information do you have about the opponent? Have you watched their playing?
- We have not watched the whole match. We have just watched some moments on internet. We have information that it is a quite good team and has tall players. They hold home matches better than away ones. “Irtysh” held a match at Kazakh Championship on Monday and then left for Georgia. The team must be tired. After our match, they will hold a championship match and then they will host us.
- Which players who did not play against “Banants” will play in this match?
- We could not take Irakli Kobalia who was injured and Dimitri Tatanashvili in the list of UEFA. Dobrovolski and Murvelashvili started training but they are not able to play in this match.
- As you have mentioned you are going to play aggressive and assault football. Are you going to start the match with two forwards?
- Supposedly, we will play with two forwards.
- Modebadze played on the wing against “Banants”. Will he play on the wing again?
- We had only one forward then and it was a forced decision. Now, we have more choice.
- Owner of the club has been changed. Has a new owner already come?
- We are concentrated on playing now.
Shota Shermadini (press attaché of “Metallurg”): “Let us talk only about football and I will not make comment about owner”.
The match of “Meallurg” Rustavi and “Irtysh” Pavlodar will be held at “Poladi” stadium at 18:00 tomorrow. Entrance will be free.
Lasha Tabagari
