Well-known manager and expert Vyacheslav Zakhovailo shared his impressions of the friendly match between Germany and Ukraine (0:0), which took place yesterday in Nuremberg.
Vyacheslav Zakhovaylo"Playing out a new structure of the game? The match against Belgium in your mind?
Defensive actions in three centre-backs succeeded. They say that the result in friendly matches is not important. But in this particular case I do not agree. Today's result cemented the psychological confidence that this structure works against top teams.
In the transition phase of Ukraine's attacking play, the reorganisation of the edge defenders plays a major role. The edge defenders are shifted to the insides. Zinchenko is familiar with this structure. This is the role he played for Guardiola at Manchester City. Konoplya is still adapting in this role, but without mistakes, and this is pleasing.
There were some problems. Lost rebounds near the penalty box are the Achilles' heel of our national team. The concentration of attention of players in our support zone should be much higher.
Sergei Stanislavovich's plan with substitutions was pleasing. The idea was that Rebrov wanted to win this match. Changing the modelling data of the substituted players is direct proof of that.
Perhaps we are making the game too difficult in our own penalty area, trying to keep the ball. This is commendable, but a big blow to the nerves of the fans. Play simpler, that's what I want to say.
I was satisfied with what I saw. I remember the lost match to Italy. Serhiy Rebrov made conclusions.
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes!", - Zakhovailo wrote on his page on Facebook.
