Ruslan Rotan: "After the defeat from Finland we have made the appropriate conclusions"

On the eve of the Euro 2021 (U-21) qualifying game against the national team of Malta, which will take place on September 10 in Zaporizhia, the head coach of the youth national team of Ukraine Ruslan Rotan spoke about the condition of his wards at a traditional pre-match press conference.

- Tell us about the personnel situation in the youth team.

- Some guys have injuries. The location of the team was left by Maxim Lunev - an injury would not allow him to take part in the game. Concerned about Cooper's injury. We are waiting for the doctors' decision and will decide on his possible participation in the match on the day of the match.

- What is the condition of Nazariy Rusin?

- Everything is fine with Rusyn, he will be able to take part in the match.

- A few days have passed since the match with Finland. What conclusions were drawn after the initial defeat?

- Of course, we analyzed the match, studied our mistakes. These mistakes were expected because we had an updated lineup. The guys from the youth team, who became world champions, have not yet fully understood our requirements, our principles. Such mistakes happen, especially among young players. We disassembled them, pointed them out to the players. They understood everything. Of course, there will still be mistakes, because, I repeat, we are talking about young performers. I asked them not to react strongly to such moments. The team is under construction. In the future, I hope there will be no such mistakes.

- Are there any hat-throwing sentiments about the Malta national team?

- After the defeat by Finland, this should not happen at all. All the guys want to rehabilitate. This is a priority.

- Will there be a rotation of the squad for the game with the Maltese?

- So. This is a normal process because some guys are tired.

- You yourself were a football player. Where is it easier to adjust in terms of motivation - in the youth team or in the national team?

- The young football player spends more time in himself, in his mistakes. I told the guys that we need to forget this game as soon as possible, we need to switch to the next match. We pointed out the mistakes to the players and forgot about it. Conclusions are made. A smart football player immediately switches. You should think about the next match. We pointed out to the wards the good moments in the game, paid attention to them. I am sure that progress will be made and the structure of our game will look better.

- Will Bogdan Lednev play as a base?

- See you tomorrow.

- What can you say about the strengths of the Maltese national team?

- We disassembled her game. This is a team that acts on defense, interacts well between the lines. Plays tightly. We expect the Maltese to play on the counterattack. Our task is to be very focused, which was not enough with Finland. You need the ball to move faster, you need more speed to achieve a positive result.

- Did you feel the support of the fans in Zaporizhia?

- Yes, thank you very much for that. In the match with Malta, after the defeat by Finland, they will probably be less. But we will try to please all fans. We like Zaporizhia, we like the conditions, the way we are received here. But we would like to develop such a strategy to play in different regions of our country.

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