Ukraine national team defender Oleksandr Zinchenko spoke about the importance of the Euro 2024 qualifying match against Italy, which will be held on 20 November in Leverkusen. In this meeting the rivals will play out a ticket to the final part of the European Championship.
"It will be a great game. And, of course, it will be the game of our lives. Especially now, in the most difficult time for Ukraine since independence. It is very important to bring positive news for the Ukrainian people.
Ukraine's presence at the European Championship would be an amazing achievement, especially now.
But we are ready for this game. And we always feel that wearing the Ukraine national team shirt is the moment of greatest pride in our lives. Since childhood, you always dream of playing for the national team, but especially now, when there is war in our country, we are well aware that in every game, no matter what kind - even a friendly - when you win, you give a lot to the Ukrainians," the Independent quoted Zinchenko as saying.