Ilya Krupskyi: «I hope the youth team will qualify for the European Championship»

Metalist 1925 defender Ilya Krupskyi spoke about returning from the location of the Ukrainian youth national team.

Ilya Krupskyi

Ilya, first of all, you returned from the youth national team’s location. Tell us what happened there and how you feel about returning to the club?

— Great emotions, it’s pleasant to represent your country on an international level. Of course, we didn’t get the result we anticipated, but that’s okay. We’ll draw conclusions and hope to qualify for the European Championship.

How difficult is it to switch from national team matches back to club football?

— Oh no, it’s not difficult. Probably the most challenging part is the travel back and forth because it takes a lot of time. But the most pleasant thing is representing your country, and you always return from the national team in a good mood. And now we’re preparing with a good mood for the continuation of the championship.