“Wit Georgia” held last matches of Championship strongly. It won over “Dinamo” Tbilisi 1:0 and over “Torpedo” Kutaisi 5:0. 21-year-old forward Elguja Lobzhanidze showed himself perfectly. He is physically strong and has technique as well.
“World Sport” contacted Elguja Lobjanidze:
- You have made progress this season. How did you managed to achieve such progress?
- Before I did not have such playing practice, and then I increased it slowly. I started scoring, which took me overconfidence.
- You scored 5 goals this season. Which one would you distinguish?
- Probably, against “Metalurg” when I scored by head. We won this match 5:2. I scored another goal in that match.
- You scored against “Torpedo” and have created moments…
- Coach instructed me to play deep inside and to move a lot. Fortunately, I made it.
- As far as we know, many people call you “Zhigicha”. Is this because your height?
- Yes. Maybe they caught a likeness to Serbian forward Zhigich.
- Did you play basketball in you childhood?
- No. I played only football. My brother is basketball player: Saba Lobzhanidze, who plays for “Olimp”.
- Where did you go on football?
- In the academy of Tengiz Salukvadze. I was 17 years old when “Wit Georgia” took me. It is already 2 years that I play here.
- Have you been forward also in your childhood?
- No, I was defender, however I often scored goals. But I wanted to be a forward.
- Who is the most inconvenient defender in the Georgian Championship for you?
- I cannot say so, but personally playing with tall players is easier.
- Why?
- Despite my height (193cm), I am not slow. That is why I often feel advantage.
- During that time you are in “Wit Georgia”, did you have any offers from the other clubs?
- There were talks, however as it seems, the case has not reached the end.
- When does you contract with the club expires?
- Two years are left.
- What do you think, is “Wit Georgia” able to hit top six?
- It depends what composition we will have. Then will appear the chances. Now it is difficult to say.
Ilia Nanobashvili
