“Chikhura” Sachkhere started preparing on January 10. Two leaders left the team: Dimitri Tatanashvili went to “Zestafoni” and Giorgi Rekhviashvili – to “Dinamo” Tbilisi. The new players will show up in the team soon.
“World Sport” talked to Soso Pruidze, head coach of “Chikhura”:
- In the morning we practice on the Tbilisi Sea and in the evening on the stadium of the 35th football school. We are leaving for Turkey on January 24.
- The schedule of the friendly matches?
- We will not play before leaving for Turkey. The opponents in Turkey will be found out in the next few days.
- Tatanashvili and Rekhviashvili – the strong football players left the team. Do you have their substitutes?
- Yes, both of them were great strength for us. We will try to hold selection well.
- Cannot you name suppose new players?
- We are holding negotiations with 3-4 football players. Yet, we are testing young forward Lasha Shindagoridze who played for “Dinamo” Tbilisi.
- What about the finances?
- Our budget will be approved in couple of days. We hope we will not have bad budget.
- What about the stadium in Ivantsminda?
- We will play the championship matches in Ivantsminda. Tribunes, VIP-box, press-box, press conference hall and dressing rooms are made.
- What is the capacity of the tribunes?
- About 1000-1200 spectators.
- The team is in the second place and made through to ¼ final of Cup. The goal is clear…
- Of course, we will fight for playing at European tournaments.
Ilia Nanobashvili
