Rubchynskyi: Dynamo aims for redemption after European exit
Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Valentin Rubchynskyi shared his thoughts following the victory against Kolos and the team's European exit.
Валентин Рубчинський, ФК Динамо Київ
Following Dynamo Kyiv's 2-1 victory over Kolos in the Ukrainian Premier League, midfielder Valentin Rubchynskyi addressed the team's difficult psychological state. He acknowledged that the early exit from European competition has significantly impacted the squad's confidence.
The mood is poor because we failed in European competition. Today we went onto the pitch aiming to at least please the fans with a league win. Now we only have the championship left, where we need to win every match. Valentin Rubchynskyi
Rubchynskyi discussed the tactical differences between their domestic and international performances. He explained that in the league, the team strives for more aggression and dominance, whereas the coaching staff opted for a more defensive approach in the matches against Qarabag. He emphasized that the players remain committed to executing the coach's instructions, regardless of the tactical style.
Regarding the online rumors surrounding the coaching staff, Rubchynskyi stated that the players are ignoring the noise. The squad remains focused solely on their domestic campaign, aiming to restore trust with their supporters by performing consistently in every upcoming league fixture.