Yuriy Syomin: We must become better

Lokomotiv head coach Yuriy Syomin has been introduced to the team today and granted an interview to the club's Press Service.

- I would like to greet everyone and say thank-you for the support and trust, - Mr Syomin begins. - I feel happy and excited at the same time. But these are very good emotions, football emotions. I've been introduced to the team and the staff, although I've known many of them for a long time and we've worked together. The responsibility is very high. I need to prove anew I can be useful to the team. We have to create a victorious team that the fans are going to love. I really want that Lokomotiv attracted more supporters, that the stands were full. But much depends on us and our work. I'm ready for it. This job is interesting and brings me satisfaction. In two days we are facing Krasnodar, and I want our fans to support us there, too. All of the previous coaches are going to remain, they will be my assistants. Unfortunately, Oleg Pashinin is sick but when he recovers he will join us and become my first assistant. We are going to work together - here's my motto for everyone. This is the only way to win.

- The fixture against Krasnodar is scheduled for Sunday. What are you going to pay special attention to during the preparation?

- We are not going to change anything Oleg Pashinin has planned. Everything's going as scheduled. I can see the work done. On my end, I have to boost psychology and tactics.

- Is your vision of Lokomotiv different from what it is now?

- Of course improvement would be useful. There's no limit to improvement. We must become better and understand each other. We need to find understanding with the players, reach out to them so that they could develop.

- Have you noticed any changes at Bakovka?

- Great fields, perfect base. Good infrastructure for further work.