Petrakov: I put the football attack on the team so that it doesn’t scare anyone

The head coach of the national team commented on the national team’s game in the match against Ireland.

I let the young players play so they would have confidence. This is how Alexander Petrakov explained the choice of the starting line-up for the match against Ireland. According to the head coach, he enjoyed the game and dedication of the players, who were able to amuse Ukrainian fans at a difficult time for the country.

“We just played a very tough match against Wales on the 5th of June. In order not to hurt the boys, so that they don’t get any damage, I decided to let the young performers not play. I’m glad they came out. And played.Many boys debuted at the official level.We will review the mistakes, but I am satisfied with the dedication of the youngsters, their attitude to the game.I am satisfied with the result.It is positive after what happened in Wales .We turn the page.We are not looking at the past, but moving forward.

Now is the time like this. People came from Ireland. I am grateful to this country for providing shelter to our women and children. I understand that everyone wants to go home, but now they can’t leave. We are very pleased that we have made our citizens happy.

I put the football attack on the team so it doesn’t scare anyone. Because you liked it, thanks for evaluating the work of the coaching staff, our team. I like this.

I have known Lunin since I was 15 years old. I know his father, mother. To me, he was like a child. I’m glad he played the official game, played at zero. I greeted him, as well as many men. Many players debuted in official tournaments for the national team. Lunin, Sirota, Bondar, Popov, Kacharaba, Pikhalyonok, Ignatenko… I’m glad they had confidence. They are in training camp, preparing. I am happy with them. We will move on.

Tomorrow is training, June 11 game in Armenia. Let’s see how it will be. Today, 11 new players are due to play, but Eduard Sobol fell ill. Therefore, Vitaly Mikolenko, whom I also knew from childhood, played. He told me that everything was fine, that he would help. In the future, we will look at the situation of the players.

Finally, I want to thank Ireland. You received us very well. I walked around the city, people approached me, wishing luck to me, Ukraine. You imprisoned our women and children. Thanks everyone, goodbye. We will meet again in Lodz, “Petrakov said on the official website of the Ukrainian Football Association.

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