Midfielder Viktor Kovalenko commented on his return to “Empoli”. The Ukrainian expressed hope that he will be able to get playing time in the upcoming Azzurri match against Udinese in the Italian championship, which will take place on Sunday, February 16.

“I feel good physically and I’m happy to be back. I want to help the team, I’m happy. We have been working as always. We hope to win the match against Udinese, and personally, I hope to get a few minutes from the coach.
I have trained a lot in recent months, I know about my muscle issues and I have worked hard on this. I am ready to work in the team. Goals for the season? Team victories and the survival of Empoli — this is the most important.
Mr. Roberto D’Aversa knows where I can play and how to do it. I have already tried different schemes in other teams. I got to know the team, I didn’t know the newcomers, but they are all good guys, and that’s the main thing. My future? We will see, I can’t say anything more. We will see,” Kovalenko is quoted by TMW.