Syomin: The CSKA game was excellent

Yuri Syomin was pleased with the match against CSKA Moscow in the 16th round of Russian Premier League.

- Locomotiv made a strong-willed effort when we were losing. The players made the right decisions. It can be seen that the team has a temper. CSKA, as always, started the match aggressively. Because of our mistakes, we conceded these goals. An important point is that the Army man approached the game with positive emotions after winning the Champions League game. We did not have such emotions. In general, we had a great match.

- Why did you put Kochenkov at goal, not Medvedev?

- We lost the last match, although it's not Medvedev's fault. It was necessary to make some changes to shake up the team. In addition, Kochenkov is bigger. It is easier for him to play on numerous CSKA's corners and crosses.

- Locomotiv received the October's Fair Play prize. It can be seen that the team was disciplined, even when the passions on the field were boiling.

- I'm a fan of aggressive, but not rude football. Professionals play against professionals. Footballers understanding everything.

- How would you evaluate referees decisions and do we need VAR?

- Video replay is needed. But I'm afraid that as long as they are entered, I will retire. If the referee could watch the video, there would be no hassle in the episode with Wernbloom.

- During the hassle, Akinfeev came running to you.

- Igor is a nice guy, a real captain. After the match, I exchanged a few words with him. I wished him luck in the national team.

- You made just one sub, Kolomeitsev came on.

- We did not have a real striker. The Koryan is still a wing player. In general, the attack worked fine.