The former midfielder of Kyiv’s Dynamo, Sergey Mizin, commented on the results of the playoff draw of the Nations League for the right to compete in Division «A» of the tournament, which has drawn Belgium as an opponent for the Ukrainian national team.
«In my opinion, this is the worst draw possible for the Ukrainian team. On the other hand, if we lose, it will be without heavy criticism, as the opponent is from the top tier. However, if we can push the Belgians off the distance, I am sure the fans will be ready to forget about previous failures.
By the way, there are specific rules for playoff matches. They must be approached with maximum responsibility, taking into account every detail. In such circumstances, the old rule that order beats class may apply, and there is almost no time to correct mistakes. So why shouldn’t our guys confirm this once again?
By the way, I don’t think that in terms of personnel, the Ukrainian national team significantly lags behind. It has its own virtues, primarily lightning-fast counterattacks, which give reason to hope that Sergey Rebrov’s charges can challenge the Belgians. The most important thing is that all the leading players are in shape,» said Mizin.