Shakhtar's midfielder Marlos summed up the past season and remembered the most important moments.
On the eve it became known that the fans of the Miner recognized Marlos as the best player of the season.
"Certainly, it pleases and motivates to work even harder. It's nice that the Shakhtar fans chose me. All the goals and victories we primarily devote to our fans, "- quotes the official site of Golnjakov Marlos.
"Three key matches of last season? The first - an away fight with Young Boys, when we lost and did not go to the group round of the Champions League. I think, after that failure the team rallied, became even stronger, showed that we are one family. The second meeting - with Kiev Dynamo in December last year. Then it was difficult. Terrible weather, especially for us, Hispanics. It is extremely difficult to play in such conditions. Thanks to that victory, we were able to increase the gap from Dynamo. And the third, crucial episode for me personally - the final match of the Cup of Ukraine. Then I could not score an important ball from the penalty spot, but was rehabilitated at the end. It was a very emotional moment ".
"What prevented the Miners from going to Selt in the European League?" In the second leg, we were followed by a certain bad luck. We played in Vigo, returned to Kharkov for the second leg, but no luck. We lost, although we tried to give ourselves to the end. Unfortunately, it did not work out. In principle, Celta was better that night. It was one of the few meetings where the enemy looked more preferable. We have a different style of play from other teams, we try to control the ball, but the Spaniards did not allow us to use their strengths. The opponent was more in possession of the ball. Nevertheless, this is football. We understood the importance of the fight, and if success was ours, then I think that Shakhtar would have gone far in that League of Europe ".
"Thanks to what managed to succeed in the championship of Ukraine? For the whole championship we lost twice. Look at the statistics - the numbers speak for themselves. This proves once again that we are on the right track. We have a great coaching staff, great players. When Shakhtar is in optimal shape, fully motivated, then on the territory of Ukraine this team is almost impossible to defeat ".
"The coming of Fonseca? It was a very difficult transitional moment. Of course, I also worried, because Mircea Lucescu was the head coach for so many years, he knew how everything functions here. However, when a new specialist arrived, we had time to analyze everything, understand his characteristics, work. Now I can only speak about Paul Fonseca in the best way. I respect him not only as a mentor, professional, but also as a person with a big heart ".
"We already had a close-knit team, because the club employs great professionals who know their business. Paulo is a very calm person who keeps everything in his hands. Thanks to him we are a united team, each one stands for one another and wants to achieve a common goal. Now the team has a fantastic atmosphere, where love and harmony reign, "- summed up the Brazilian.
It should be noted that the Miners took leave on June 15 and started preparing for the new season.