The defender of Donetsk 'Shakhtar' Valeriy Bondar shared with 'Profootball Digital' his expectations from the decisive matches of the Ukrainian national team in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Valeriy Bondar— We understand the responsibility to the country — these two matches are extremely important for us and all Ukrainians. We will do everything possible and impossible to make the dream come true — to reach the World Cup.
It will be difficult with France — it’s a top national team, but we also have high-class players who play in Europe. In such matches, everything has to come together two hundred percent: luck, discipline, and character. We have to focus on ourselves — regardless if it’s France or Iceland, we have to go out and fight for the maximum result.
I would like the fans to be with us — both those at the stadium and those abroad. Support is very important. We will do everything to please every fan, every citizen of Ukraine, said the Donetsk player.
