Nika Sandohadze came to the Carpathians in late January and was called to close the position in the center of defense. Official site of the Carpathians published an interview with the player.

- Nico, you played in two matches and you already have the first impression of the level of our championship. What do you say?.

- I think that you have a very good championship. In Ukraine, a stronger team than in Georgia. Take into account at least Shakhtar, Dynamo and Zarya. These are very strong rivals, who in their composition have powerful performers. This is a very high level.

- You became the first rookie of the Carpathians during the winter break. Together with the team passed the fees and had enough time to adapt. Do you feel comfortable in a new environment?.

- My adaptation is very good. I have all the conditions here, together with me in Lviv is my family. I can only think about football, I'm absolutely happy.

- You used to play only at home. The transition to the Carpathians has become a new challenge for you?.

- Yes, I have not yet spoken abroad. In Ukraine, a high level and I see a big difference, if we compare the football aspects to which I am used. For me it's better and more interesting when you progress and your rivals are stronger than before. Now everything depends on me, and I have to work hard.

- Recently in Lviv was very cool. How do you like this weather?.

- Oh, that's too much (smiles). In Georgia, it's very cold when on a thermometer -4 ° C. Therefore, it is not easy for me to tolerate such a temperature, however this is not a big problem, everything is normal.

- Your height is 197 centimeters, you are the highest in the Carpathians. At one time the Georgian press wrote that already at the age of 16 you had 193 centimeters. True?.

- Yes, the absolute truth. I was repeatedly asked why I chose football, not basketball and you probably want to ask about it. It's simple - I loved football more and never even thought about a career in basketball.

- Georgian basketball player Zaza Pachulia got the title in NBA and is probably the most popular Georgian athlete.

- Yes, this is our star. In fact, I also like basketball, but I like football the most. In my family there were no professional athletes, but at home we constantly watched on TV football.

- They say you started your football career as a forward.

- When I was 12 years old, I played in the middle of the midfield and in the position under the attacker. However, two years later I began to play in defense.

- Instinct of the player of the attack group you have left - last season for Samtredia you scored four goals.

- I really like to connect to attacks. But I can not do this all the time. Well, if such an opportunity arises. I would like to score for the Carpathians.

- In 2013, you played at the Junior European Championships. Perhaps, you most of all remember the match against the French, which included Mandy, Laporte, Rabio and Martial.

- This is one of the brightest moments of my life. Our team was going through very good times. We had the opportunity to play against the best young players in Europe. Team France is one of the strongest teams on the continent. Who can I mention? Adrien Rabio - very cool football player. Anthony Martial also. Yes, and Lyaport and Benjamin Mandy I really liked.

- We are now communicating in English. Do you speak Russian worse?.

- I understand Russian, but I prefer to express my thoughts in English. I taught him at school and generally know quite well.

- Ukrainian and Georgian cuisines are known all over the world. What kind of food do you prefer?.

- I ate borsch - very tasty. As for the Georgian cuisine, I like khinkali.

- In Lviv, there are quite a few specialized institutions with this case.

- Indeed? This is useful information, I want to try them here.

- There are about a dozen Georgian legionaries in the UPL and the championship of doubles: Khocholava, Kobakhidze, Giorgadze, Nadiradze, Lochoshvili, Makharashvili.

- Another Arabidze, whom I know personally. We played with him in Tbilisi Lokomotiv. Also familiar with another player Shakhtar David Khocholavyu. We played in the junior national team of Georgia and the second team of the Tbilisi Dynamo. I know him well, because together we played in the center of defense.

- Perhaps you were disappointed when you learned that on Sunday Khocholava will not come to Lviv because of disqualification?.

- Very pity. I would be glad to play against him.

- Have you ever met in the city with the fans of the Carpathians?.

- Not yet, the fans have not approached me on the streets yet. But after the games near the stadium I talked to the fans. They are very cool in the Carpathians. I am pleased that the team has such support.