Dmitry Kalinin: "It will be interesting to play against a Swedish opponent"

- Did you give the players leaving for the national team some sort of farewell?

- We wished them luck as usual. The main thing is that they will avoid any injuries.

- Was it unexpected to see Viktor Tikhonov and Artemiy Panarin return?

- We guessed that it was possible – they picked up an injury during a game, and the national team decided not to risk them.

- A number of players aren’t with the team – is it realistic to prepare well when without some players?

- Everything’s fine. It’s a usual working process. The majority of players have stayed, and we’re getting ready for future games.

- Is the focus on physical conditioning, or on game tactics?

- Everything is happening at once together. Both physically and mentally we are being coached.

- The next home match is against Dynamo Moscow, and it will be the fourth game against them this season. Will the team be focused on taking revenge?

- If we will play against them like in the previous match in Moscow, then everything will be fine. It is realistic to beat them. But I don’t like to guess – the game will show everything.

- When did you find out about this upcoming friendly match? And is it better to just train when there is a break, or play friendly games?

- There were discussions about this, so it wasn’t a surprise. I think that when we’re training we can play matches, especially when we can face a Swedish opponent. Although they play in the second division, it will be interesting for us and the fans to play against them.

- Everyone will have a long break when it will be New Year. How will you celebrate?

- With all my family. After the 28^th we will rest, and on the 2^nd of January get back to work.