- We could have won. Shakhtar created many chances in this game; we hit the woodwork many times. Therefore, I believe that today we deserved to win.
- Why factors helped you put in such a strong performance at Juventus?
- We analyzed the opponents very well. We knew how to play against Juventus; what to do on the pitch and what should be avoided. I think today Shakhtar displayed good football.
-But you also had to work hard defensively. Shakhtar demonstrated that they are strong not only in attacking terms, but also in defensive ones. Do you agree?
- Of course, Shakhtar is the attacking team. But the Champions League is a tournament where you should defend well. Today we had much more chances than the opponents, although Juventus also had a couple of goalscoring opportunities. But the Champions League is unpredictable; therefore, the best football is played here. (Laughing.) - Talking about the bounce of a ball, receiving wasn’t up to the mark on several occasions... - The pitch was uncomfortable. It was filled with sand and sparse grass. Maybe, it looked beautiful on TV, but in reality the turf was far from ideal. Then, we adapted and everything was fine.
