Fredrikson kärsii edelleen olkapäävammasta,
eikä siksi pelannut eilen.
Neuvosto-nuoriso muuten julkaisi vastikään pitkän Fredriksonin
haastattelun. Haastattelussa Otto kertoo mietteitään kuluneesta kaudesta, sekä kertoo kokemuksiaan seurasta ja elämästä Venäjällä. Google translaten versio:
Otto Fredrikson: On the field, go out with the thought that I was no score.
28-year-old goalkeeper Nalchik Spartak Otto Fredrikson became the first representative of the Finnish goalie school in the Russian Premier League. Tall and powerful guardian of the gate with the first match, had bribed their confidence in themselves as partners, and the coaching staff, and since then has consistently published in the starting lineup nalchan after spending five clean sheets. In mid-August Fredrickson received a head injury in a friendly match of their national team, after which the two games had to be held in a special sling. On the issue of health and began our conversation (incidentally, in its course Otto tried to constantly switch from English into Russian, and he has it pretty well) with the Finnish goalkeeper, held shortly before the match against Rubin Kazan.
- An injury is no longer worried about the wound heals well and everything seems ok. So I'm not sure that with "Ruby" will be playing in a sling, although it should ask our doctor. (In the end, Fredrickson spent playing with Kazan without dressing - Ed.)
- Finland is better known as a hockey nation. Why do you have to play football, and how did it happen?
- I was born in a town where the football team was much better than hockey, and football became my first love in sports. Of course, up to 10 or 12 years I played hockey, but it's better I did it in football. So I was easy to make a choice between these two sports. Although the goalkeeper, I was not at once. We played football in school, spare time, then the team went to different cities to small tournaments. And I often held the position of counsel, but from time to time played and at the gate, I also liked. In general, certain abilities I had. And once a friend of mine advised me to try to coach at the gate, since I became a goalie.
- How long have you played in Finland at the highest level?
- Two seasons spent in our top league. Then he played in the first division, then moved to menhengladbahskuyu Borussia. But in the Bundesliga all gone very wrong, not as I expected. The team frequently changed coaches, and I was only the second number - more than sitting on the bench. Therefore, I decided to change something and went back to the Finnish championship, and from there moved to the Norwegian "Lillestrom.
- It ended up in "Spartacus"? After his game with "Lillestremom" in Spain La Manga Cup two years ago?
- No, I did not participate in that match, and breeders of the club are unlikely to see me in Spain. And this year, the agent offered me a version with Nalchik, who was looking for goalkeeper. I decided that this is the right thing for me, including some chance to get into the national team. Arrived at the collection of "Spartacus" in Turkey and soon signed a contract for three years. Definitely - it's a step forward in my career, as the Russian league is very good level, as they say, and success in serving its teams in the European arena.
- At the time of transition knew something about the city and the team?
- Of course, I knew not very much. Directly about the city - only that he was small. And about the championship and the club had only a general idea.
- Expectations fulfilled?
- In football terms completely. Once again see the high level of the Premier League. Knew nothing about local lifestyle, but it was very interesting. In Nalchik, I was fine, and I like everything. Always nice when you are surrounded by good people. Life here is certainly very different from that to which used in Scandinavia. There are some problems, for example, with the service, when the apartment is no water, but they are offset by the positive moments. Many people from Finland and Norway there would not be able to live with such problems. But, in my opinion, you just need to learn all this relate properly, all trying to look positive. For example, I spent most of his life in the north, and now for the first time live in warm climates. All complain about the heat, but I just love it.
- What was the biggest surprise in the Kabardino-Balkaria?
- In Finland, for Russia is not a very good idea, many are simply afraid of it because of negative news. And I was surprised that I got to a place where they live are very friendly people. This is a direct contrast to those views, that is, in my country. I talked about many of the hot spot, but here I am not afraid of anything, I can safely walk alone and relax.
- Recently, you came to his wife and child. What are her first impressions?
- It had to go to the hot springs, where she liked, and in the Elbrus region have not yet managed to escape. But so far gone not much time so she could get a full impression of the republic. Of course, at first it is difficult when faced with a different language and different culture. But the spouse has already met with a local girl who spoke French, they also go for a walk, there are a coffee shop.
- Let's get back to football. Which of the Russian teams made the best impression on you?
- Probably, "Zenith", since with him we had a very difficult game. Maybe it was the only match in which we had no real chance to affect the game. In other matches, it was evident that we can play better.
- The most memorable Save?
- I well remember the very first game in Makhachkala, which was very important for me psychologically. And there in the last minute I turned the corner kick from the penalty area. It was a good start to the championship.
- Who is attacking the strongest impression?
- Specifically, someone one can not single out now. But certainly in the premier league have players of the highest caliber, as, for example, Danny, Welliton and Vagner Love, which is very important to their teams.
- You are very far away - almost to someone else's penalty cut the ball off his goal. Especially this study?
- This is a very important part of the game keeper, as in modern football goalkeepers have played a lot more legs. Our coach Sergei Kraschenko pays great attention to training this component to make the transfer of more sophisticated and send the ball as far and accurately. In general, it is a product of permanent employment.
- We learned this right here?
- In Russia, I became more to use it. Incidentally, on this occasion I can tell a story. When I was 19 years, we at the European championships played against the Czech Republic, at the gate which he played Peter Cech. I was barely beat out to the middle of the field the ball, and he - almost to the end line. And it made me a very strong impression, that's when I realized that the ability to knock the ball to the goalkeeper is very important and this component should be emphasized.
- What else do you think your strengths?
- You better ask about it at Kraschenko (laughs). In my opinion, is a psychological balance. It is very necessary for the goalkeeper's quality, which I think is perhaps one of the most important. If you have it, the rest can earn.
- And your weaknesses?
- (Laughing) I have none.
- Your best game this season.
- Perhaps with Spartak Moscow. It was a match with a serious pressure on our goal, since we spent most of the match with ten men. And play in such a meeting by zero - this can be truly happy.
- And what a match failed?
- From "Siberia". Beat Molosh, of course, had to beat. I saw the flight of the ball, but it's all the tricks of "our friend" "Dzhabulani.
- What happened in the moment with a goal in a game with Sirakova Amkar?
- I have not seen the ball out of the limelight, but this does not excuse such things should be excluded. Well, we won that game, and now we can laugh at this goal. Now he will always be with me, and I will keep asking about it, and there's nothing you can do.
- How important is it for the keeper to dry the match?
- For a goalkeeper in each game is important not to miss. Personally, I always go for a match with the thought that today I am no one to score. Each of the next game - a single thing, no matter how you played the previous - good or bad. To do this, there are times when we analyze the weaknesses and work on them. If, however, miss a goal, and then think about what you could get the ball, it's the biggest mistake. Carry it with you can not in any case.
- You are often able to beat the penalty?
- Pretty much parried his career. There have not yet obtained, although several times I guessed the direction of strokes. But the players were beaten pretty cool. I think that I still have time to reflect a penalty kick in the Russian league, and it will happen in a very important match.
- How do you level of refereeing in Russia?
- I do not see much difference. In each country there is dissatisfied with the arbitrators. But here officiate at a good level, you should not complain. Controversial issues lacking at the international level. Incidentally, Russia has the referee, who judged in Finland and can speak Finnish, he and I exchanged a few words after the match, though I do not remember his name, he is from somewhere in the north. (Apparently, we are talking about Vladimir Pettai from Petrozavodsk - Ed.)
- At first, not knowing the Russian language, it was hard on the field to communicate with partners?
- Together, we spent three weeks at the training camp in Turkey, and there I had something to learn - 10-15 football words. In circumstances in which I got, I had to use very short words or phrases, and it is, I believe, contributed to a better understanding with our partners. Perhaps, in Finnish, I would tell them a lot of words, and so had to speak more precisely and intelligibly.
- Which of these relationships have developed better?
- From David Siradze, as he speaks German. But on the field he is far away from me. There's a good rapport with the defenders, at least, they understand what I tell them. I think that by the end of the contract will have a very good talk in Russian.
- Who is the best goalkeeper in the world?
- Casillas. Because he, along with Spain won the world championship, rescued the team in critical moments. In addition, there is a new generation of goalkeepers, in particular from the German Neuer team. Among others also highlighted the Australian Mark Schwarzer.
- In the national team you have already become the number one?
- Yes, and this is facilitated transfer to Spartak Nalchik. But, of course, do not forget that played a role and care of the team Yusi Yaskelaynena.
- In Finland there is a chance to break into the European Championship?
- We believe in it. Although the group we have very heavy - the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Moldova and San Marino, besides the national team is a generational change. But chances are, in the last qualifying tournament we had some good matches - twice tied with Germany. Now it is important to pass the entire tournament on a high level, avoiding recessions, as it was in the year when we played a draw with Liechtenstein. Chief rival, of course, is Sweden - a neighbor, with which always receives stress game. But before the tournament all the same chances, and most importantly a good start it.
- What is the goal set for yourself in the near future?
- We must maintain the level of football, which is now showing and, of course, to achieve results. Who does not want to play in European competition? But for a team like ours, the important thing is not fall to thinking, since only hard work will lead to positive results. In connection with the arrival of several new players will be even more complex as they need time to fit into a team game. Maybe this sounds a bit boring and trite, but we need to think just about every next game. Only in this way will result.
- You can call yourself a leader?
- I think so. On the football field, the goalkeeper is always the leader does the job as better than other players saw the field and tells them. But the real leadership comes only if it is in the nature of man, if he is to lead by example by demonstrating leadership qualities, and then the team he feels it.
"CM" thanks for helping to organize an interview with the press attache of Spartak Nalchik "Alberta lords and interpreter of the club Armen Gazarov.
Source: "Soviet Youth"
