Eduard Sobol and Taras Kacharaba express their views on the 2022 World Cup play-off match against Scotland

29.05.2022 17:02

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Club Brugge player Eduard Sobol, who arrived at the Ukrainian national team camp with a slight delay due to a British visa issues, and Slavia Prague player Taras Kacharaba commented on the training process.

The national team of Ukraine continues to prepare for the playoff match of the 2022 World Cup qualifying with Scotland. Yesterday, in the relays, which the boys performed both with and without the balls, team interaction and the feeling of the partner's shoulder came to the fore. Only a combination of these factors made it possible to succeed in the group. There were also technical exercises for speed of thinking.

Club Brugge defender Eduard Sobol commented on the training: "Finally everyone gathered, I'm glad to see everyone, I want to say hello to all the guys. I am very happy to have joined the national team. We celebrated the win of the championship well, the celebration in the team took place after the penultimate round, and finally celebrated with the fans. 

I am ready to get involved in the affairs of the national team at once, because the club season is over. So all thoughts are about the national team. As for the Scottish national team, I will say that it is a good opponent. I expect a difficult game, but we can beat the Scots. The guys have been preparing for the match for a long time, so we are in a good mood and in good shape.

In addition, we are very motivated by the struggle of our soldiers for the freedom and independence of Ukraine. I want to bring joy to people with this and subsequent victories. Therefore, we will do everything in our power to give pleasant emotions to people in Ukraine. "

Taras Kacharaba, a defender of Slavia Prague, also shared his thoughts: “Slovenia is currently experiencing such fresh, real Scottish weather, and it is good to train, because the previous days were quite hot. As, for example, the day of the two-sided game. It was quite difficult, but today the weather is helping to prepare for the match with Scotland.

Today's exercises lifted our spirits - it was a kind of fun warm-up. We felt a little rhythm of work and brought ourselves in shape. Scottish, English, Irish football, of course, has its strengths. It's dedication, good play at headers, athleticism and strength, so we analyze their matches and prepare for the manner of play of almost every player. We are slowly approaching this match. I think that set pieces will play an important role. We have to play reliably and confidently at our goal. "

It will be recalled that the semi-final match of the playoffs for the 2022 World Cup between the national teams of Scotland and Ukraine takes place on June 1 in Glasgow at Hampden Park Stadium (21.45).