Vyacheslav Grozny: "This squad of Ukraine's youth team can beat anyone and win Euro 2023 (U-21)

The well-known Ukrainian coach Vyacheslav Grozny told what he expects from the Euro 2023 U-21 quarterfinal match between the youth national teams of Ukraine and France to take place today in Cluj.

"I can't see the very serious France team which has always rolled over its opponents. The current squad has also been rather draughty in their group for Euro 2023 (U-21) qualifying. In some scenarios, France might not have made it out of the group at all.

But the French youth team's attack is strong enough, and one must be objective here. After all, Guyry, a pupil of Lyon, now plays very well at Rennes. Our opponents have a serious group of players from Lyon: also Sherki and Kackeré. Kaliouliou and Thuram are also strong.

Everyone says Grozny is an incorrigible optimist. Yes, we will beat France and reach the semi-finals. And we will play at the Olympics. We have a very well-played team. It has a jet trump card - Mudrik. I do not envy my opponents who will play against him, they won`t be able to keep up with him, we have no chance. As for Sudakov and Bondarenko, they are players who are always very constructive in every match. Kaschuk, if he can use all his chances, will be the best scorer of the tournament.

I am optimistic. This Ukraine U-21 squad can defeat any U-21 side at UEFA EURO 2023 and win the tournament," said Grozny on Football TIME Youtube channel.