Pejcinovic: We gain something every day

Lokomotiv defender Nemanja Pejcinovic gave his summary of the 2:0 encounter with UFA and of the first training camp in general.

– It was Lokomotiv’s second friendly match in one week. One could not shake off the impression that it was a bit tough for you…

– It was, but now it’s OK. In a few days our second training camp will begin. There will be plenty of practice, and the team are in for a few more pre-season friendlies. We are going to approach the new campaign perfectly drilled! Ufa FC are a good bunch of players. We fought a lot, and ran around a lot, and threatened their goal.

–There was not too much time between Sunday game with Dolgoprudniy FC and today’s clash with Ufa, nevertheless: do you see progress?

– Yes. But we are still waiting for several of our team-mates to return from vacation. Samedov and Shishkin, who were called up to the national squad, are still to click back into gear. We gain something with each passing day.

– Speaking of the first training camp in general, what was your priority?

– Running, strength. That is what a football team should focus on at the first camp. It is important to get into good physical condition.