VOROBEY: “Petrakov is a great motivator, the Ukrainian team can solve the problem”

Former player of the national team of Ukraine “Shakhtar” and “Metalist” Andrey Sparrow He talked about the national team’s duel with Scotland in the 2022 World Cup playoffs.

“Right after the draw I said that the Scots should not be taken lightly because they are an above average strong team by European standards. However, our team has an advantage in terms of potential and technical equipment. But now the chances are leveled because the opponent is stable, all the players are in good shape. A war in the country When there are many and many of them are worried about their relatives, it is not easy for our men to concentrate fully, we do not have much time for all the players to get into a good rhythm of the game …

Now it is not easy for our legionnaires, because many of them lack full-fledged playing practice, but we all know that club competitions are one thing, and the national team is something else entirely. The same Andrey Yarmolenko, Ruslan Malinovsky, Alexander Zinchenko, Roman Yaremchuk are leaders of the national team, they will be able to lead partners.

Those called up to the national team are the best players in the country. In addition, the educational process that the head coach will present to his wards will play a very important role. I think it is important for the players to get in shape in the friendly matches and not play on the ground of fatigue. I want the team to arrive by June 1 in the best possible condition in the current situation. As for the moral component, I have no doubt about the experience of Alexander Petrakov, he is an excellent motivator. “The national team of Ukraine can take on the main task of participation in the 2022 World Cup,” said Vorobey.

Scotland v Ukraine will be played on 1 July in Glasgow.