Rebrov: Not only the players of the national team feel the pressure, but the whole of Ukraine

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The head coach of the national team spoke about the upcoming match of the playoff final at Euro 2024.

The Iceland team is a strong team with very high quality players. Sergei Rebrov said this at a press conference before the final of the Euro 2024 playoffs.

The head coach of the national team also spoke about the pressure football players are under due to the latest terrorist attacks in Ukrainian cities.

“I think that not only the players of the national team are under pressure, but also the whole of Ukraine. Every day we receive rocket attacks. The players understand what they are playing for . This game is very important for all of us, to help our people, to give some emotions I told the players: it is very important for you to do what you want and you can do, do it well in field, so tomorrow they should focus on the game and not think about other things.

Iceland is a strong team with very high quality players. We understand how strong this opponent is. But I believe in my players. We must use our best qualities.

It is always a great pleasure for me to work for Ukraine, at any time. Now it is more important. I am interested, I love to work with Ukrainian players who understand me and try to do something with me. It is truly a great honor for me.

I read that I scored against Iceland, but I can’t remember the goal or the opponent. Today Iceland has improved a lot. They have made great strides in the aspect of discipline. I read about Icelanders – they built many schools and farms in their small country. Now it’s a completely different team than those guys.

It’s always difficult for players before a match – the day before they feel this atmosphere, pressure. But as I remember myself, when you enter the field you forget everything. So the players are a little nervous, but when they start working, all they think about is the game.

But if you are talking in the context of the war… Today I saw how football players are on their phones, looking at what is happening in Ukraine, in shelling. It’s hard for them because there are families there. I’m sure they will be angrier, more motivated, and more excited to play.

If we played very poorly against Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I think we did, everyone should think about what the problem is. We had a talk in the locker room after the match. I’m sure we’ll all come out of tomorrow’s game in a different mood,” Rebrov said.

We remind you that the match between Ukraine and Iceland will take place today, March 26, starting at 21:45 Kyiv time. The winner of the meeting will play at Euro 2024 in the summer.

Earlier, the final application of the Ukrainian national team for the match against Iceland became known.


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