– Yuri Nikolaevich, what to expect Ukrainian fans in starting matches against France and Azerbaijan?
– Whoever says, but the group is not easy. In addition to the mentioned teams, there is also stubborn Iceland. However, all Ukrainians want to believe in the best for our national team.
To some extent, maybe it is good that our first rival will be the French. You always want to start any positive result, and when opponents have such a authoritative opponent, the main coach does not need to set up his wards for this fight.
– Many people say that we are favoring the fight for second place.
– There are only six games in the group. Therefore, let’s wait at least to summarize the first two duels, then it may be possible to say something more specific.
– Some of our legionnaires do not have sufficient game practice, and the same Vitaliy Mykolenko and Roman Yaremchuk flew through injuries. Will it be a problem?
– I think yes. To train and play, even in a strong championship, these are two big differences. The same Alexander Zinchenko, who is one of the leaders of the team, is unknown in which the condition is now. And the loss of Mykolenko and Yaremchuk will undoubtedly add headache to Sergei Rebrov. Well, and who can be invited to the national team from our championship, except those who are now part of the national team.
– Why did you not try Yegor Tverdohlib in the summer when they went to Canada?
– I was already asked this question. But putting my hand on my heart, I only in the last game of the championship saw the hardhib that could be in my best condition. And this is despite the fact that his account appeared two scored balls. If Yegor showed this stability for at least four to five matches, Sergei Rebrov’s question could be asked on the subject. In my opinion, it is too early to call Tverdohlib to the national team. Moreover, if he used to play the 10th or eight, now eight is closer to the six. May it be a big incentive to work even more. He has a character, I like it.
– Given all the nuances, to achieve at least a draw in the game with France will be happiness?
– I understand that I would not want to lose. But in any case you can not think, otherwise wait for trouble. We have already won the French, and this should be an incentive for the current team, which can bring at least a little joy to Ukrainians at such a difficult time for the country.
The opponent must worry, he is the top, and we may consider in France, so the team, so they will be a tragedy to lose. And once yes, let them think how to cope with the national team of Ukraine.
-I asked the preliminary question because in the last matches, “blue and yellow” was more disappointed. You can mention the match with Belgium in the League of Nations, a friendly match with Canada. And with New Zealand, our national team, despite the victory, did not impress …
– Everything is simple here. To begin with, Belgium is a European top team. Simply, there was too much confidence that we would pass the Belgians, given the result of the first match.
And as for the tournament in Canada, I think it was not necessary. What was the benefit of it after a long season? I would understand if I went the nearest reserve. And to take football players who ate football during the season … I do not know, I do not judge.
But to lower your hands after some failures, there is no point. A new selection begins, which is a new story, so we hold our fists and believe in our team. And at the same time we need to understand what time we live. It is difficult to give results when many people think completely differently than football.
Source: Sport.ua