Defender of the Netherlands national team Ryan Flamingo spoke about the team’s preparation for the match against Ukraine. In particular, the player noted that he expects a tough game in which both teams will fight for a place in the playoffs.
Ryan Flamingo (photo: Instagram.com)— I think Ukraine is a quite strong team. They have good players. They perform well both in ball possession and on counterattacks. A good, organized team. What kind of game do I expect? A tough one. They, like us, can reach the quarterfinals. It will be a tough game because both teams look good. It should be a great game.
We had a perfect qualification. At Euro, we created many chances but did not convert many. However, I remember that if we continue to create chances, we can convert them against Ukraine. Will the experience from the match against Shakhtar in the Champions League help in the game against Ukraine U-21? Maybe a little will help. That game was tough for us: we were losing 0:2 but won 3:2. However, it was noticeable from the very beginning that it was a tough opponent. We need to be sharp from the very start of the game.
Do I feel pressure before the game? There is always some pressure, but you have to stay calm. Play with heart, and then everything will be fine, — said Flamingo.
