The initiator of Rotan’s appointment to the national team was Sergey Rebrov
Acting head coach of the Ukrainian national team Ruslan Rotan commented on his decision to lead the team for the March matches.
“I take it easy. If I was entrusted, then I try to be responsible and bring the matter to the end. I will give my all, if they believe me. If it wasn’t for that, well, I’d be sitting in the same chair. I felt good with the youth team.”
“When there was a question about club work, we agreed with Andrei Pavelko. I thank him that he allowed to bring the youth team to the Euro. Today I almost completely switched to club work.
“There were doubts. Why not? When a future coach calls you on the phone and believes in you. Especially since I have a lot of respect for him. As a player and as a coach. If he asks and says “I wish it were so” – why not reach out and help? If he sees in me what he can continue. On the contrary, it’s cool when one direction. There is nothing wrong”.
“Where is such confidence that Sergei Rebrov will become the head coach of the national team? Negotiations are underway with him. I think this is the only candidate today who is able to bring the national team to a new qualitative level.”
“When I was appointed, Rebrov was the first to call, the second call that day was from Pavelko, the third from Andrey Yarmolenko. Yes, I couldn’t believe it was possible. Then, when we started talking, I took time to think. Scrolled in my head, appreciated. The situation is such that you cannot refuse when you are entrusted with defending the honor of the country. You can’t at least say “no”. We understand the situation, there is a war going on in the country.”
“If you look, not every coach will agree to play a match with England. A decision had to be made. If I said “no” I would be bad. If he said yes, he would also be bad. So the situation is simple for me. This is my destiny.”
“Who was the initiator of my appointment? Perhaps this is Sergei Stanislavovich. Maybe he sees some perspective in me. Maybe he likes the football played by the youth team. I know he’s watching us.”
On February 28, the mentor of the youth team and Alexandria Ruslan Rotan was officially introduced. head coach of the Ukrainian national team.
Rotan called 26 players to the training camp, which will begin on March 19. The Blue-Yellows will be based in London. As part of the training camp, Ukraine will spar with Brentford.
Recall that the Blue-Yellows will play in Group C against Italy, England, North Macedonia and Malta in the Euro 2024 qualifying tournament. On March 26, Ukraine will play the opening match of the Euro 2024 qualifier against England.
Source: Sportarena
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