– Mr. Miron, how do you like the fateful draw of the League of Nations playoffs?
– What I said before the draw. We had the strongest of all possible opponents. According to the FIFA rating, Belgium was the strongest team in the world. A very good team, has leaders in all areas. It will not be easy for us.
– We met with them at Euro-2024. Their advantage on the field was not noticeable.
– I’m not saying that we don’t like this team. Of the options before the draw, the Belgians are the strongest. But the game will determine the winner.
– Our opponents have certain problems in the team. Courtois refuses to play for the national team, where Bruyne has rarely been on the field recently.
– Those are their problems. Now, it is possible, the Belgians will change the coach and everything will be fine. This is a very strong team. I think they are also not happy that they got to play with Ukraine.
– That is, the chances for a duel are equal?
– Of course. It is not for nothing that the national team of Ukraine constantly performs in the finals of European championships. We have a good team with our leaders. Keep in mind that the March playoffs are still four months away. Something may change. Both in our team and in opponents.
– But it’s still a bit embarrassing, we got one of the strongest national teams in the world as opponents.
– Leave it. There is nothing in their game that coach Serhiy Rebrov and our players do not know. Yes, it will be difficult, but we also have high-level players. We have to prepare. Study opponents and adjust to them. Everything will be fine.
Ukraine will play the first match against Belgium at a conventional home arena (March 20), and the return game – away (March 23).
Source: sport.ua