But we can already say who can be the opponent of Serhiy Rebrov’s wards in this tournament. If the “blue and yellow” beat Sweden on March 26, and then are stronger than the winner of the Poland-Albania match, then next year they will meet the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in the group stage of the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The results of the draw for the national team of Ukraine were commented exclusively for the Meta.ua website by an authoritative domestic coach, a former coach of the country’s main team Myron Markevich.
“For us, this is not the worst option,” said Markevich. – Definitely the favorite of this potential group for the Ukrainian national team is the Netherlands. As for Tunisia and Japan, they are at least equal opponents for us.
If we make it to the World Cup, we can fight for second place. Moreover, I believe that Serhii Rebrov’s wards should be favorites in this rivalry.
But I will be honest that I give a prediction based on the authority and achievements of the mentioned teams, I have not seen them in action. But I followed the Netherlands a little. This is a serious opponent, it will be very difficult with them. However, the only thing left is to go to the World Championship (smiles).
– And who would you not like to see among the opponents from the top national teams?
– Exactly Spain and Portugal.
– And what about England or, let’s say, France?
– We know France. It’s just that I have seen more than one match between the Spaniards and the Portuguese, so I can definitely say that it would be extremely difficult for our national team in matches against these rivals.
But again, it is possible or necessary to think in more detail only after the national team of Ukraine goes to the World Cup. Our first task is to overcome the playoffs, and it will be very difficult.
Source: sport.ua