World Cup
Taras KABANOV: “It will be a completely different match with foreign players taking part in the national team”
Former striker of the national team of Ukraine Taras Kabanov shared his impressions of yesterday’s national team’s training against Rijeka (1:1).
– In my opinion, the squad that head coach Alexander Petrakov put into the fight consisted mainly of rotation players. Especially if we take into account that the leading players playing in English and Italian clubs are not yet included in our team’s line-up.
– Are you implying that this serves as an additional incentive for the artists in Rijeka to play with extreme dedication and prove to the helmsman that he can trust them in the future?
– Very true, but unfortunately our guys in Croatia did not show any ingenuity, I can not with the desire to play. It is difficult to say why this happened, maybe the players were under a load and it was difficult for them to add during the match. This was especially noticeable at the end of the match, when the home team pushed the game away from its goal and proceeded in a highly organized manner. Moreover, our defenders were not successful in the safety net and made a lot of technical marriages. And he’s worried.
– Still, what qualities do you think Ukrainians can use to tip the scales in their favor?
– There were not enough non-standard solutions, a correct final pass, and therefore there were problems with the completion of offensive actions.
– Or maybe it’s all because the Ukrainians, who, as they say, want to win with little bloodshed, underestimate the opponent?
– I don’t think so, they are not their own enemies… After all, before fighting Rijeka, Alexander Petrakov had not yet decided on the players he had left to prepare in Slovenia after a two-day rest. official june fights I repeat, the participants of the match in Croatia had something to prove. Unfortunately, not everyone was successful.
– I’m sure our fans expect more meaningful actions than the accusations of Alexander Petrakov yesterday…
You know, this type of sparring can sometimes be useful because it allows you to identify vulnerabilities, suggest how to get rid of them quickly. Moreover, the formation of the squad to fight Scotland is still not over. And believe me, with the appearance of Andrey Yarmolenko, Alexander Zinchenko, Vitaly Mykolenko, Ruslan Malinovsky in the national team, the game will be completely different …
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World Cup
Shevchenko made statements about the Ukraine-Sweden match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
UAF President Andrey Shevchenko He talked about the match against the Swedish national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
“When we were drawn against Sweden we probably faced our toughest opponent. I have great respect for Swedish football, you have always had good national teams and great players.”
“It’s always difficult to face Scandinavian teams, even though you don’t qualify for the World Cup, because you have so much quality, character and identity. This is similar to us to some extent. I don’t think there are favourites. In the end it all depends on the details, the injury situation and the preparations,” said Shevchenko.
In case of victory, Ukraine will play with the winner of the Poland-Albania doubles for a ticket to the World Cup. Ukraine will play the final match at home on March 31, again conditionally.
In addition to the 12 teams that finished second in their groups, the 4 winners of the Nations League quartet will also participate in the play-offs. All 16 participants are divided into 4 paths. Each route will include a semi-final and a final. The semi-finals will be held on March 26, and the finals will be held on March 31, 2026.
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UAF President Andrey Shevchenko He pointed out the significant financial costs of organizing the Ukrainian national team’s “home” matches outside the country.
“Hosting such meetings costs us an enormous amount of money and we are deprived of the opportunity to assemble a full stadium. In fact, the cost of a so-called home match at a neutral venue costs around five times more than a regular match.”
Our sponsors are located in a country where the struggle continues, so their financial resources are seriously limited.
I cannot approach the government with requests for additional funding.
We are forced to work tightly within the available budget and rely on the support of private donors, especially when it comes to social initiatives,” the UAF president told Dagens Nyheter.
During the current year, the Ukrainian national team played its official home matches in stadiums in Spain and Poland.
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Head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez He explained why Cristiano Ronaldo continues to play an important role in the national team.
– There is always a lot of talk around Cristiano Ronaldo. Why does he remain the undisputed starter for the Portuguese national team, even though he will soon be 41?
“It’s all about his attitude towards the profession.” We constantly evaluate three key factors: talent level, accumulated experience and the contribution a player can make to the national team.
Making the highest demands on himself for the benefit of the team allows the captain to maintain his place in the squad. His desire to be the best is passed on to his partners. “The 25 goals he scored in 30 matches as a striker confirms that his play brings tangible benefits to the national team,” he said.
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