Islam Zhilov: “We always have one objective - play to win”

The defender spoke about the team's mentality towards the game against FC Dolgoprudny and the mood of the team following defeat.
What was the mentality towards the game?
We always have one objective - play to win. This is how Zenit setup to play.

Did you know the opponent would defend for the whole game?
To be honest, it wasn't clear how they'd play against us. It was only a couple of minutes after the whistle blew that we knew they'd be sitting deep.

Is there an understanding of how to improve after this performance? You created a lot of chances.
Yes, of course there is an understanding. In this regard everything is fine but we are missing something.

What did the coaching staff say after the game?
Both the coaching staff and the team are unhappy with the result.

There are two weekends without football ahead, what are you planning to do?
I plan to rest and recover. I want to approach training in good shape.