Andriy Yarmolenko: I couldn't wait for the end of the season to come to the national team, see the guys

Midfielder of the national team of Ukraine Andriy Yarmolenko shared his expectations from the match with Scotland in the 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs.

Recently to the location of the blue-yellows have arrived players from the English Premier League. Andriy Yarmolenko commented on his farewell to West Ham and spoke about his motivation on the eve of the match against Scotland.

"To be honest, I could not wait for the end of the season to come to the national team, to see the guys. I was very sad, I was in touch with them all the time. But it's one thing to talk on the phone, and another - meet them face to face. I am very glad to see the guys again, to share the pitch with them. We start working and preparing.

My contract expired, so West Ham and I shook hands and wished each other the best. Only the warmest feelings will be connected with this club, fans, players. I found many friends there. Of course, in terms of football, I didn't play as much as I would have liked. But if you look globally, I met many interesting people, studied their traditions. I saw how Ukraine is supported in England. So I can only be grateful to these people. I can say that I did everything in my power. I am one hundred percent sure that I gave the club everything I had. West Ham have also given me a lot, showing that this is a really great club in England. Therefore, I am very grateful to the fans, teammates ...

As for Scotland, no matter which team we play with, the match would be difficult and tense. Everyone understands that this will be a match for the World Cup - such games are not easy. Of course, we will prepare, train, try to win. We know it will be difficult, but we must go out and give our all.

Every player is already accustomed to the fact that football is an emotion, a constant pressure from the fans. We are used to it. But, of course, because you want to give people at least some joy, it adds inspiration, strength. You are ready to work, you know that you have to go out on the pitch and give all your strength for yourself, our fans, all Ukrainians, for those soldiers who protect us and our families. Of course, the guys saw the appeal of our militaries, who asked and are asking us to conquer a ticket to the World Cup. I can't guarantee that we will go there, but I promise that we will give our all for it, "Yarmolenko said.

It will be recalled that the match of the semi-finals of the World Cup qualifiers play-offs between the national teams of Scotland and Ukraine takes place on June 1 in Glasgow at the Hampden Park Stadium.

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