Viktor Hancharenka: Tiknizyan deserves a place in the starting XI

— We have been successfully playing against Akhmat in Grozny for a long time. Back in July and today we had big wins, but the matches were quite tough. The result depended on small details that turned out to be in our favor. We were under a good pressure today. Probably, we did not do our best, but we showed spirit and character, and finally we were lucky to seal the three points.

— Are you satisfied with the team in general in today's match? Sometimes PFC CSKA lost control of the game…
— There were a lot of matches where we had territorial and playing advantage, a lot of shots on goal, sharp passes, but we couldn't win. Today, the opponent forced us to defend deeply, did not allow us to raise our heads and carry out attacks. Although we still managed to do it, which led to the second goal and decided the outcome of the match.

— How do you evaluate Ejuke's debut?
— His qualities are clearly visible. He can work easily with the ball, knows how to outplay one in one. He showed it today.

— Given the emerging rumors about Bistrovic's transfer, do you count on him this season?
— We count on all the players, including Bistrovic. We have a squad that we will use in the Russian Championship and in the UEFA Europa League. But the transfer window is open. It all depends on the specific offers. Someone can leave, someone can come.

— Why do not the team's newcomers get much playing time? Have not they had enough time to adapt yet?
— Sure. Two years ago, after a lot of players had left, we got a new team. Now some new players have arrived, and the team is being renewed again. It takes time for us to look and understand each other better. We will try to improve in the next matches.

— Nair Tiknizyan came out onto the pitch in the line-up for the first time in RPL. Why did you choose him and why was he substituted at half-time?
— He trains hard and his qualities are perfect for us. He knows how to sharpen the attack. He deserves a place in the starting XI, we didn't risk anything by putting him in from the first minutes. The substitution was in fact due to the yellow card.