Baby, UAF 04 September 2025, 23:18

On the eve of the qualifying match of the World Cup 2026 against France in Wroclaw, the defender of the national team of Ukraine Ilya Zabar and head coach Sergey Rebrov held a press conference. The football player shared his impressions of the transition to PSG, adaptation in France and expectations of the duel.

Zabarny said that the transition to the French Grand became an important step in his career:

“Yes, this is a new situation for me, but I was waiting for this challenge and glad to join PSG. It’s a big club with great ambitions. And this is a chance for me to glorify my country in the international arena and get the trophies I deserve.”

The football player has already made debut for the new team and rated the French Championship:

“I have already played for the new club and felt that the France’s championship is somewhat different. But it is definitely not descent down – League 1 is interesting in itself, and in general I feel good in the new team.”

Home matches abroad and support of Ukraine

Zabarny acknowledged that playing home duels outside the country is unusual, but the team is doing everything possible to represent Ukraine with dignity:

“This is exactly different from when we play in Ukraine. It is a lot of different games. We all miss the duels in Ukraine and we want to be able to return to our native football fields as soon as possible. But now we are starting from the situation. In our country, the war is in love for almost four years.

Situation with the Russian goalkeeper in PSG

The footballer also commented on the presence of a goalkeeper from Russia, noting that he had already spoken on this occasion:

“I have already said this in an interview. If you like, you can find it and see. Now I’m focused on the national team of Ukraine.”

Ukraine’s chances of leaving a group

Zabarny believes in the team and emphasizes that even against the favorites you can fight:

“Yes, faith, of course, is football, it can happen. We have already won good teams. We have a good team, so there is every chance. We understand that the French are favorite.

Mbappe and favorites on a golden ball

The defender told about his impressions of the game Kilian Mbappe and called his own three contenders for the reward:

“Everyone knows how much Mbappe strong football player. He is a team leader, a high quality forward. It will be very difficult to play against him. I will not reveal my trumps to the game.

My three contenders for the golden ball look like this: Dembele – number one, Rafinia and Yamal, ” – summed up Zabar.

Help rib to choose the composition of the national team of Ukraine for a match against France

Ukrainians will meet with the French in Polish Wroclaw tomorrow, September 5. The starting whistle sounds at 21:45 for Kiev. For both teams, this match will be the first in the framework of the World Cup-2026.

The national team again on the field! Choose the Leo match together with the Lvivske brand – vote for the best player while playing at Levmatchu.uaf.ua.