Andriy Shevchenko: “The positive point is that in difficult situations we looked like a team”

Head coach of the national team of Ukraine Andriy Shevchenko talked to the press after the match with Morocco.

- Did you like the game, or were you mostly nervous?

- The game was very difficult. The difference in preparation is felt immediately, because Morocco is preparing for the World Cup, while our players have all the official matches behind, it's time for vacation. All this is reflected in the field.

But I'm glad that the guys in the difficult moments showed character, acted compactly. In those episodes when it was difficult, we saw cohesiveness and understanding of the game situation.

There were moments for both us and our rivals. Maybe Moroccans have a little more because they looked better physically. In general, today we got a decent result.       

Fatigue affected the second half, although we made a lot of substitutions. Malinowski, who has just finished a serious fight for the club, looked better. The rest of the guys were harder. However, the return was one hundred percent. In general, I am satisfied, there was compactness, everything is fine.

- After the first half, you made three substitutions, removing from the field, including Yarmolenko. Were these permutations planned?

- Yes, these substitutions were planned, because we are still waiting for the game with Albania. We have only three flanking players and two forwards, so the lack of players in some positions is noticeable. It is necessary to allocate time, fatigue is felt. Yarmolenko has only recently recovered from his injury. I told the guys in advance that I would make a lot of substitutions and try to let everyone play in these two matches.

- How do you assess the game of debutants - Burda and Shaparenko?

- I will evaluate well, everything is fine. For such a meeting, with an opponent who is preparing for the World Cup, charged with the fight, I think the whole team played well. Our newcomers are well done.

- Will there be a significant rotation in the game with Albania?

- First, let's return to the location, see who is in what condition. But instead of those who spent 90 minutes today, we will probably put fresher players.

- Can you tell us now about the benefits of this match?

- The main positive point is that in difficult situations we looked like a team. Not everything worked out, but we showed the main qualities, fighting. Compactness, faith in each other and zero play - that's the main result.

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