Athletic captain Vladyslav Vasyliev spoke in an interview about the team's preparation and mood ahead of the new season.
Athletic Futsal has released a video interview with team captain Vladyslav Vasyliev. Ahead of the new season, the Dnipro side's leader addressed the club's supporters and shared the mood within the squad.
In the conversation, the captain spoke about the team's preparation for the season, the atmosphere in the dressing room and expectations for the opening match. Vasyliev is Athletic's long-standing captain, a player who leads the team on court and embodies the character of the group.
The interview came at a special moment for the club. The 2025/26 campaign was the most successful in Athletic's history: the team won Extra Liga silver and, with it, a historic ticket to the UEFA Champions League. As a result, the Dnipro side begins the new season on two fronts at once — the national championship and the European stage.
The captain's words ahead of kick-off are part of a build-up in which the team played a series of control matches and gradually found its rhythm. The mood and unity of the squad before the opening round carry particular importance.
The full version of the conversation is available in the video on the club's official channels.