“Boots don’t fly, but anyone can receive a verbal blow” – Ichkov on the reaction of the president of the Urals Ivanov to the defeat

Attack “Ural” Ilya Ichkov in an interview with , he said that the club president Grigory Ivanov reacts harshly to his team’s defeats, but these emotions reflect his love for football.

Ishkov has made 23 appearances in all competitions this season and scored one goal. The 18-year-old striker graduated from the Yekaterinburg club.

— Grigori Ivanov is an emblematic figure of the Urals. What can you say about him?

— I have known Grigori Viktorovich since childhood. He heads the “Sinara” mini-football club and attends every match, even children’s and youth tournaments, constantly travels and worries about the guys.

— How does he behave on the bench? Does this not surprise you?

“It wasn’t news to me that he was sitting on the bench. He gives clues, sometimes he brings out emotions. This is how he expresses his love for football. I think it brings the team and the president closer together.

— Do you remember your acquaintance with him?

– As such, knowledge – no. As a child, I came to my brother’s games and Grigori Viktorovich was already there. Then I found out who it was.

— What happens to him in the locker room after defeats?

“Like everyone, he reacts harshly to defeats. Grigori Viktorovich could say something. Boots don’t fly, but words can touch anyone. Most often he says people support us, but we lose. In general, everything is relevant.

— You are one of the main football talents of Yekaterinburg. Grigori Viktorovich must have given you special instructions. Do you remember?

— In September we spoke to him, he advised me not to lose my mind and to study. He said that my time will definitely come,” Ishkov told .

After 20 rounds of the Russian Football Championship, Ural is in 13th place in the standings, gaining 19 points.

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