Bozovic: I was lucky not to have substituted Skuletic earlier

Lokomotiv’s manager told the press conference the opponents’ defenders were extremely careful.

– Rostov are well-organized. They covered our wings, and we had problems creating chances. Their best opportunity was in the first half.

The turf was hard, it was difficult to control the ball. It was a game where one goal decides everything. We scored it. I want to congratulate my players who fought hard until the end. I want also to wish Rostov luck in the League.

– Miodrag, were you anxious when you appeared at the stadium today?
– Yesterday I managed to stroll down the Pushkinskaya street. I fell at home here. It’s almost my second home, I feel very comfortable. I have a pleasure visiting Rostov.

– Has anything changed here?
– We had only one dilemma: would they play with four or five defenders. Their defence is extremely well-organized.

– Did you expect to see Kalachyov as a fullback?
– Yes, because Goro left Rostov, and Lolo is injured.

– Moments before Skuletic scored you decided to substitute him. Were you not happy with his performance?
– His activity depends on the amount of crosses. There was one good cross and he scored. Centre forwards are very dependant on the passes. I was lucky not to have substituted him earlier.

– Did you manage to talk to Dzyuba and other Rostov players?
– Yes, I miss them all. Last season we demonstrated good play and won the cup. I even miss the players I worked with in Perm six years ago.