Xavi Pascual: "The atmosphere was fantastic"
Zenit’s head coach Xavi Pascual shared his thoughts about the game with Samara (92:61).
— So, first of all there were more than five thousand supporters at the game today. The atmosphere was fantastic, so I want to thank very much all the fans for coming. Except for a few minutes in the middle of the second quarter and a few minutes at the end of the third quarter, we played very good game. We played very well and actively in defense and in the transition offense. We shared the ball very well.
— Do you think that such a result is the best gift for you as a coach? Congrats with Coach's day!
— Thank you very much and also want to congratulate all the coaches around the world, because this is a special day. And for sure, it's a nice present to win like this. But the most important is how I feel the people enjoying with the team. This is the most important for me.
— The next game is against Lokomotiv in Krasnodar, do you think it will be one of the most difficult away games this season?
— Yes, sure, it's one of the strongest teams in the competition. It's going to be very difficult to win there, but first of all, we need to recover. After that, to make this long trip and to be ready to compete in the right way. And to control our emotions in one game, but it's going to be very tough.
— Lokomotiv has had a long unbeaten streak of nine games in a row. After that they lost to CSKA. Do you think that because they lost the mood of our team has changed a little bit and our players feel a little bit free?
— No, no. Now, first of all, after the game with CSKA they didn't play anymore. They have one week that they can make preparation. We will have short days to do it. We have to prepare well. We have to be mentally and physically ready for one long game. This is the most important. Our players always ready to win and we will try to do our best to do it.