Alexander Karavaev: "I remember that match with Northern Ireland at Euro 2016, when we lost - 0: 2 ..."

Defender of the national team of Ukraine Oleksandr Karavayev spoke about the team's preparations for the friendly match with Northern Ireland.

Yesterday in Kharkov blue-yellow continued work at the training meeting in preparation for the final part of Euro 2020. Defender Alexander Karavayev commented on the work process and his expectations from sparring with Northern Ireland.

"Now there is a good foundation for Euro 2020. We rested for three days, although, of course, we did a little - light jogging, swimming. But still it was a rest, after which you need to get involved in the process, and then move on to intense training. Yesterday there was one lesson, today there are two. A little difficult, but gradually gaining shape. 

The boys work hard, with fire, but at the same time take care of each other. Andriy Shevchenko said that despite the fact that football is a contact sport in which there are many joints, but now, if it is clear that it is possible to give up, it is better to do so. The main thing now is not to injure your partners. It is clear that in the game we will not give up in any case.

Preparations for sparring with Northern Ireland started with today's training. We are taught some tactical actions in defense and attack, given the scheme that is most often followed by our closest opponent. The Irish use the 3-5-2 scheme, and we must be prepared for that. 

I remember that match with Northern Ireland at Euro 2016, when we lost - 0: 2. Whenever you lose to someone and then meet again, there is a desire to repay the debt. However, we see this match more as a preparation for the European Championship. We need to improve our schemes and developments, not take revenge at any cost. 

For sparring it is a very good, serious opponent. Northern Ireland has its own style, the British play both offensive football and defense. Much will depend on our concentration, on how we will perceive the opponent's moves and what we will be able to offer ourselves, "Oleksandr Karavayev said.

We will remind that on June 3 the national team of Ukraine in Dnieper will hold a friendly duel against Northern Ireland (the beginning - at 21.00).

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