The Ukrainian midfielder continues to recover from an injury received in the September game against Venice (0:2)
Midfielder Genoa And Ukrainian national team Ruslan Malinovsky commented on the upcoming matches of the national team as part of Nations League 2024/25 against Georgia And Albania.
“Failed start in the Nations League? Many factors played a role, the team has changed a lot in recent years. Somewhere there was a lack of experience. About Euro 2024, I can say that they mentioned Euro 2020, where we reached the quarterfinals. Then we also didn’t show the best football, lost to the Netherlands, won very hard against North Macedonia, lost to the Austrians, but somehow broke through and beat Sweden.”
“The European Championship brings together the best teams, this is a very important experience, but you still need a little luck. In these matches, the first game was the turning point. We controlled the game until the first goal. And I see now in Italy that small details affect the outcome of the match. One or two mistakes can ruin your entire game plan. Some people couldn’t stand it psychologically, for whom this was the first Euro. This is also a psychological moment.”
“We will have difficult games with Georgia and Albania. Especially in Albania, I think you’ve seen, there’s a new stadium and a crazy atmosphere. I talked to Dzhimsiti, he won’t play either, it’s better for us. Still, these will be two tough games. The Georgians showed in the first game that they are very technical, and thanks to their mistakes we got the most out of it. Therefore, these will be two games where you need to play very solidly and for results. Georgia will attack a lot at home, so we need to play very solidly in defense. Georgia is at a good level now.”
Let us remind you that Ruslan Malinovsky was injured on September 21 in the second half of the away match against Venice (0:2). The Ukrainian was unable to leave the field on his own and was carried away on a stretcher. Subsequent examination revealed a dislocated joint and a fracture of the fibula. Ruslan successfully underwent surgery the next day. The club reported that the Ukrainian is feeling well and will soon begin the recovery process at the club base.
Malinovsky played six matches for Genoa this season in all competitions, scoring one assist. Ruslan also took part in two September matches of the Ukrainian national team in the Nations League, appearing as a substitute both times – against Albania (1:2) and the Czech Republic (2:3).
The Ukrainian national team has four points and ranks last in Group 1 of Division B of the Nations League. On November 15, Rebrov’s team will go to Batumi, where on Saturday, November 16, they will play with the Georgian national team. The next day, the blue-yellows will travel to Tirana, where they will meet Albania on November 19.
Source: Sportarena
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