a:2:{s:4:"TEXT";s:1971:"On relations with Mircea Lucescu

I have an excellent relationship with Mr. Lucescu, I understand what he wants from me and how to achieve this, there is always a dialogue and he can direct me, I have great respect for him. He has been in football 43 years without interruption. Often, what he says happens. Lucescu always says, "guys, I have a lot of experience, I realise that some of you may be unhappy, but I am acting in the best interests of the team." Therefore, I support the coach. Although anything can happen. With Andre Villas-Boas I also had a good relationship, but then we did not win the league either, we had a minor fall-out, but when we won the Cup, we hugged and apologised to each other. When you win, everything is forgotten. There is no discussion about a good coach or a bad coach ... I back Mr. Lucescu, he is our leader and I'm backing him, I believe in him. 

He is a seasoned coach, a wolf, but some things he does not tolerate. Although it is said that with age he became kinder, still Lucescu is a tough and principled coach.

On his culinary preferences

The fact is that I do not drink any alcohol, I probably need to try a beer. I love sweets and I do not hide that. I've never been drunk in my life. So I can't drink a beer after the game, if we get a good result, everyone is happy and celebrating, but it's not for me. But eclairs, now them I eat, even twenty eclairs! 

On the Confederations Cup

The situation with my knee is fifty-fifty. Everything is under control, but it worries me. I'm afraid to miss the World Cup if the problem gets aggravated. But i'm going to join up with the national team and when I'm there I'll get a consultation. Of course, I want to play for Russia, it's a huge honour. The Confederations Cup is once in a lifetime. ";s:4:"TYPE";s:4:"HTML";}