The versatile player of the national team of Ukraine Oleksandr Zinchenko commented on the first match of the Nations League playoff against Belgium for a place in Division A.
Oleksandr Zinchenko. Photo: AFLOIn the first match of the Nations League playoff against Belgium, the national team of Ukraine achieved a comeback victory (3:1). The universal player of our team Oleksandr Zinchenko, who provided an assist, shared his impressions of the match.
«I think the right words were chosen in the locker room by the coaching staff and all the guys. Everyone gave their comment, and as a result, we slightly corrected our game. We added dynamics in the second half and started to act bolder in attack. We understood that playing against such teams is very difficult, but we need to apply pressure to control the ball. I believe we have all the qualities to play football—even sometimes as the first team—against such national teams.
I have already said, whether in the national team or in the club, that I always try to help the team in any way I can. No matter what position the coach puts me in—I will give my all. It will be difficult for us in the second match. We all understand this. It's an away game, and the fans will be pushing the Belgians forward. Now we need to recover,» said Oleksandr Zinchenko.
