Ruslan Rotan: "We will have 18 players at the Olympic Games. This is very little. It will be very difficult"

The head coach of the Ukrainian Olympic team Ruslan Rotan commented on his team's1-1 draw with Egypt.

"Before the game, we realized that our physical condition was not the best. In principle, we were working on physical conditions, but the guys lacked freshness. And that's why we made simple mistakes. I think time will pass and we will get better. We will correct some tactical mistakes. The match with Egypt should be recorded as an asset, it gave us a lot to think about. We will definitely analyze it. The main thing is to become stronger physically.

We will have 18 players at the Olympic Games. This is very little. Matches in the group stage take place in two days on the third. In the application, 18 players are 16 field players. Physically, it will be very difficult. It would be better if it was like the European Championship, but we need to accept what we have. This is the format, and I think the guys understand it," Rotan said.