The head coach of the national team of Ukraine Serhii Rebrov gave another comment on the results of the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of Euro 2024 in Group E with the national team of Belgium (0: 0), which took place yesterday, June 26, in Stuttgart.
Sergiy RebrovAbout the results of the championship:
- It's a shame that we unfortunately lost the Euro in the first match. There are many reasons for this, we analyzed this game. But I really see that the players are reacting - it is very important.
Every team sometimes makes mistakes: today and in the game against Slovakia. We react and try to do something about it. Unfortunately, we didn't advance because we lost not only very important points but also goals.
Did you believe in a favorable outcome of the Slovakia-Romania match?
- I didn't even ask about the outcome of this game. We had to focus on us, and I think we did everything. We had enough chances. Unfortunately, we played against a pretty strong opponent.
About the game against Belgium with five defenders:
- In any case, the requirements for these positions are very important. I don't think we played with five defenders. If you look at every moment of the game, we played 4-4-2. So it depends on how you see this model of play.
About the exit from the Euro despite four points:
- This is the regulation. We knew about it before the start of the tournament. If it was after... But we knew about it and didn't make the playoffs.
About the pair of forwards Dovbyk and Yaremchuk in the starting lineup:
- At first, we did not plan to have three central defenders, but when Mykhailo Mudryk got injured, we decided to play like that. Indeed, we needed more pressure on the penalty area. Yesterday was the first time we tried it, and it's not easy to go out and play against one of the top teams.
Does he see any prospects for the Ukrainian national team?
- Yes, I have seen it before. This is the youngest team at the Euros, a very great prospect. But we are upset. I look to the future, this team is really competitive for the future.
On the support of the Ukrainian national team in Germany:
- The guys thank the fans, we are very grateful that they came. There were a lot of Ukrainians, and they really supported us. The guys gave everything for our country and showed their character. We didn't win, but I think this game can be considered a positive one.
