Andrii Shevchenko: We are preparing the team so that it could successfully play all three November matches

On the eve of the friendly match with the Polish team, the head coach of the national team of Ukraine Andrii Shevchenko held a press conference.

- In 2001, Poland already hosted Ukraine in Chorzow. You then scored the goal, and the match ended with a score of 1: 1 ...

- To be honest, I was reminded only the day before that the match took place at this stadium. It's nice that so much time has passed, and you still remember ...

I am glad that we will play with this opponent. Over the last decade, Poland has added a lot as a team, strong players have appeared. We are happy to meet such an opponent, although now is not the best time for COVID-19. I think Jerzy Bzenczek, like me, plans to give the opportunity to play and prove himself to players who have played less tomorrow. But I still think the match will be tense.

- Have you already decided on the lineup for tomorrow's match?

- We have the backbone of the team, which is constantly updated, there is some competition. It should appear on the football pitch. We do not have a basic or non-basic selection. We have performers who will come on the field and will have to solve the tasks.

- Do you keep in touch with former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek, who saved your penalty in the 2005 Champions League final?

- Dudek and I have a wonderful relationship, I respect him very much, but we haven't seen each other so often lately.

- How do you plan to divide the team's forces into three away November matches?

- We do not distribute forces, but prepare the team so that it successfully conducts all three games.

- Wolverhampton defender Max Kilman has expressed a desire to play for the national team of Ukraine, as his mother is of Ukrainian origin. Are you watching him?

- Yes, we are watching him. But in order to play for the national team, he needs to obtain a Ukrainian passport.

- How would you rate Robert Lewandowski's game? It is possible that Jerzy Brzencze will save it tomorrow.

- I want to congratulate Robert on a wonderful season. It's nice to watch his game, let him continue to rule. Each team solves its specific tasks. We understand perfectly well that official matches are ahead. The Polish coach also has the task to prepare the team, to balance it so that the main players are fresh for key matches. We also take these points into account. But no matter who goes on the field, I'm sure we will try to form as many fighting forces as possible, so the game will be interesting.

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