The head coach of the national team spoke about preparations for the crucial matches in June.
Alexander Petrakov allowed the Dynamo team to go to the national team two days later. As the head coach said in an interview with the UAF press service, Kiev head coach Mircea Lucescu requested this.
In addition, Petrakov spoke about where the League of Nations would be held if Putin’s group did not leave the territory of our state at that time.
– Alexander Vasilievich, what is the situation today on the date of arrival of the national team Dynamo in camp?
– Mircea Lucescu called me: “The boys under my supervision will play for 45 minutes and they will approach you.” I thought about it and decided to let them go. They will play in the 4th with Basel and the 5th, I think, is already in place. This was my decision at a very difficult time. May it be to our benefit.
– Did you enjoy the venue of the upcoming national team gathering?
– UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has helped us a lot during these difficult times. The base is new there, and the fields are close by. From Ljubljana 20 km, from the airport – 10. All conditions – just prepare for the battles. On May 30, we can fly directly from Ljubljana to Scotland.
– The Ukrainian team has the option to play in the last sparring before Scotland against England …
– Yes, I asked to be offered to the England team. But Gareth Southgate is putting together a team on May 30th. Obviously we didn’t have time to meet deadlines, so there was no fight. I applied to apply in Northern Ireland. They finished the championship earlier … We are looking for options to play on the 26th of May. All our legionnaires from England, Italy, Belgium will just gather.
– There are more questions about the home matches in June in the League of Nations against Ireland and Armenia. Tell me, is this a coaching staff initiative to play in Poland?
– This is an initiative of UAF President Andriy Pavelko in a situation where, due to martial law, it is not possible to hold these battles in Ukraine. He spoke with the head of the Polish Football Union. I agree. Poland is lucky for me! In 2019, we played there in Lodz in the World Cup final. You can also play in both stadiums from 15 to 18 thousand seats. They are small, and the Ukrainians are coming to cheer for us.
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Source: korrespondent
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