Vladislav Kulach: “The challenge to the national team was a pleasant surprise. And still do not believe ... "
National team newcomer Vladislav Kulach shared his impressions after arriving in the national team.
On the eve of the match of the League of Nations against the Czech Republic Andrey Shevchenko made a forced substitution. Instead of the injured Artem Kravts to the national team Vorskla forward Vladislav Kulach was called for the first time. The newcomer gave his debut interview as a player of the national team of Ukraine.
— Wladyslaw, welcome you to the national team. Didn't expect a call to the team?
- It was a pleasant surprise for me, I still can't believe it. I am very glad to be here. I will wait for the opportunity to play.
Photo by Pavlo Kubanov
— What are your goals in the first place?
- Help the team to win, play for the fans. I think we will have great support in Kharkiv. There are some experiences, but they will pass soon.
— There are not many attackers in the national team. How do you assess the level of competition in this position?
- This is still the national team of Ukraine, there are many good players. The competition is very high, everyone sees and understands it.
— After the match between Vorskla and Arsenal in the Europa League, did you have the opportunity to contact Andriy Shevchenko?
- Actually no. He went into the locker room, greeted us with a decent game. Now it will be a pleasure to see Andrey Nikolaevich and to get acquainted with him.
Photo by Oleksandr Hlyvynskyi
— Which of the guys in the national team are you familiar with?
- I know many people. Glad to meet them.
— Training will open today. Ready to feel the support of partners and fans?
- Yes of course. I look forward to the opportunity to go out on the field and train with the team.
— The last time you wore a blue and yellow T-shirt was in the status of a "youth" player. Do you remember your previous call to the national teamher?
- We then played with Germany in the playoffs, did not pass. This was our last meeting. In five years it is a pleasure to come to the national team.
— Do you remember your goals for the youth and youth national teams of Ukraine?
- Yes, because I didn't play many matches for these teams. And I remember all the goals at the club level.
Oleksandr Hlyvynskyi, spokesman for the national team of Ukraine
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