Dynamo striker Matviy Ponomarenko joined Dynamo's training camp after playing for Ukraine's U-19 national team at Euro 2024 and commented on this event for the club's media:
Matviy Ponomarenko. Photo: fcdynamo.com- Now the mood is good, but after the game with France it was not very positive. But we need to switch to club matters, forget what happened in the past and move on.
- Did you watch the Dynamo vs. Partizan match when you were in the national team camp?
- Of course I did, before dinner, I was very worried about the team. I am glad that the game went well, that we won.
- Dynamo's players and coaches also watched the youth national team's matches at the Euros. Did you feel any support?
- Yes, after the games, the coaches wrote and congratulated us, so we also knew that we were supported.
- Do you regret not being able to play in such an important semifinal match?
- Yes, it's unpleasant that I missed this game. I think it was my own fault. There's still a residue, but that's life.
- In general, can the performance of the Ukrainian U-19 national team at the European Championship be considered positive?
- Of course, because we have fulfilled our minimum goal, which was to reach the World Cup. Of course, I would have liked to win the Euros or at least reach the final, but we failed.
- You and Taras Mykhavko returned to Dynamo's location quite quickly and have already started working in the general group. How can you assess your physical condition?
- I am ready for training and matches, I think everything is fine. The next morning after the game against France, we got on a plane, flew here, joined the team and are ready to work.
