The blue-yellow coach complained about the large number of mistakes, as well as the lack of aggression in attack
Head coach Ukrainian national team Sergey Rebrov commented on the results of the crushing defeat from Romanian national team (0:3) in the first round European Championship 2024.
“I think it was unexpected for everyone. This is Euro. I always say: if we want to achieve something at the European Championships, each player must show their maximum. Unfortunately it didn’t happen, but this is the first game. We will prepare more seriously and thoroughly for the next one.”
“I don’t think we didn’t want to score. And in the first minutes before the missed goal, we controlled the game. But there are mistakes we make, and that was [и против Румынии]. I think we weren’t aggressive enough in attack and didn’t create chances.”
“The players have to bring themselves back. We understand that this is not one game. Yes, we made a lot of mistakes. We need to carefully analyze this match, show it to the players and prepare for the next match.”
“I always say: the players are very grateful to those who defend our country. Before the game, I told the players that we were playing for them, that we had to show the spirit of the Ukrainians. Unfortunately, this is the result. I’m sure there will be a different mood for the next game.”
Sergei Rebrov’s team, having lost by a large score, closes the standings of Group E. The Ukrainian team cannot keep a clean sheet in all 12 matches at four European Championships; In addition, the blue-yellows conceded three times in the opening match for the second forum in a row.
In the second round, Ukraine will play against Slovakia on June 21. In the final match of the group stage, Rebrov’s team will meet Belgium on June 26.
Source: Sportarena

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