Leonid Slutskiy: We managed to secure a tough victory

— Obviously, we would like this game to unfold easier prior to the start of Champions League. But we couldn't build on our lead, though we had chances, and conceded in the beginning of the second half. The game changed after that. We managed to secure a tough victory thanks to Eremenko's late goal.

— Why Wernbloom wasn't selected for the starting XI?
— Considering his 3-match suspension in the Champions League we wanted to try Natcho-Milanov in the midfield. We practically have no alternative to this pair in the upcoming match. This is the only reason why Pontus was left on the bench.

— Do you feel the team is ready for the match against AS Roma and for the group stage in general?
— We can say whatever we want, but matches show it all. I was more worried about the fitness level of the internationals. The main aim right now is the recovery.

— Is Seydou Doumbia ready to play full time against AS Roma?
— He played less than a halftime in both matches for his national team. Today we also let him on the field in the second half. He will start the game and then we will look at his form.