Aleksey Berezutskiy: It is very good that the guys showed character

— The game did not work out in the first half, — Berezutskiy said. — We slightly changed the way we start attacks in the second one. It is good that the guys showed character, about what I have not got tired to repeat the last games. This is the main part due to which we won. I am very glad that we played the ending like that and gained three points.

— When talking about the fight for gold, PFC CSKA is not even mentioned. Meanwhile, the team is already in third place, now it is neck and neck with Dynamo and Zenit. Do you set yourself such a goal — to become a champion this season?
— PFC CSKA has very big ambitions. The task for the season is always the same. In some seasons it is easier to perform or more difficult. But the task is the same for the last 20 years.

— Did you plan that Dzagoev come out at the end of the second half? Or did the course of the game imply it?
— We all know what kind of player Alan is — with a lot of experience, he can give the last pass. We know that Dzagoev cannot play the whole match. Due to experience, understanding of the game, especially when looking at it from the side, he comes out more effectively than from the first minutes.

— PFC CSKA made the result not only when Dzagoev and Chalov came out, but also with the return of Oblyakov to the left wing and Zaynutdinov to the center. Is there a connection here? How would you assess the game of Shchennikov on the left and Mukhin in a defensive midfield?
— Mukhin and Zhora played well, in my opinion. Maksim got a yellow card early. It was clear: both teams are going to play attacking football. Regardless of the result, Mukhin could get a second card. Shchennikov is just recently after an injury. He played the game, and it was clear that it was physically difficult for him to move. Yes, Vanya Oblyakov is a more attacking wingback. It also gives an opportunity to refresh the game physically.

— When to wait Magnusson? Tell us about the situation with him please.
— Hordur is recovering. He works very well, he started training a little with the ball on the field. But not with the team, he does not work in the group. He will be able to partially work in the group in about three or four weeks, according to our assessment
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— Tell us in more detail about the changes at the beginning of the attacks. Why did PFC CSKA look like different teams in two halves?
— We lowered the defensive midfielder into the defensive line so that he and two central defenders, three of them, would start attacks. This is not a very significant thing. Artificial imitation of the three central defenders. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.