[ad_1]
Former Ukraine national team midfielder Sergey Kovalets believes that the blue-yellow are at the level of the best teams on the continent.
– Sergei Ivanovich, at the beginning of the week the training camp of the Ukrainian team began. What are your prospects in the current League of Nations?
– It is important that the atmosphere in the national team is at a good level, and this is already half the battle. The Nations League is a tournament that allows the team to play against the best European teams, and the coaching staff receives useful information about the players, especially when they have to face rivals such as Switzerland, Spain or Germany. Don’t forget about the country rating. So the motivation must be prohibitive.
– Who is the favorite of our group?
– Spain and Germany are one of the best European teams, although it can be seen that in such fights many young performers appear on their rosters, that is, the players are being tested and talent is being sought. By status, the Spanish and the Germans are the favorites on paper, but more globally, I think we have an even group. The latest matches and results indicate that the Ukrainian team is no longer a dark horse, but is on a par with the best teams on the continent.
– Is the Nations League tournament comparable to the European Championship qualifier?
– I think so. In addition, now the group of the blue-yellows is comparable to the group of the final part of the European Championship (smiles). The pressure in these games will be high.
– The season, in fact, has just begun, can the players of the national team be in optimal condition?
– All opponents are in the same condition, so you should not pay much attention to this. Here it is very important how the coaching staff of the Ukrainian team will work in preparation for the next matches against Switzerland and Spain.
Read also: The Ukraine team is preparing for the Nations League matches. Buyalsky will not help the team.
If you find an error, select a piece of text and press Ctrl + Enter.
[ad_2]
