Famous Ukrainian coach Oleh Fedorchuk shared his forecast for the Euro 2024 qualifying match between Italy and Ukraine, which will take place today in Milan.
"In such matches, I try to analyse the work of the coaching staff, and after the game with England I have only a positive opinion. In my opinion, Serhii Rebrov is now returning to the sources that were laid down by Valerii Lobanovskyi: a high level of discipline, defensive play and good physical fitness. These were the three pillars of our tactics.
We also need to understand that the morale of Luciano Spalletti's men is not the best, because they lost "optional points" (North Macedonia - Italy - 1:1, - ed.). I assumed that the Macedonians could make a shot because they were motivated to show off for the Italians: they are neighbours, and Macedonian players dream of getting into Serie A.
Before the face-to-face confrontation between Ukraine and Italy, the teams are in roughly equal conditions, even if we take into account personnel issues... Moreover, we are happy with a draw, unlike the hosts, so we have more variability in tactics.
I'm betting on a draw. Positive thoughts materialise, so you need to stick to them. Both teams will score - 1-1," Fedorchuk said.