In the upcoming 1/4 finals of Euro 2023, the head coach of the Ukrainian U-21 national team, Ruslan Rotan, shared his expectations for the match against France. Rotan praised the French team, stating that they are one of the strongest opponents they have faced in the tournament. He emphasized the importance of winning the micro duels and being a disciplined and compact team. The match between France U-21 and Ukraine U-21 will take place on Sunday, July 2. Ukraine has previously met France in the qualifying stage, with mixed results.
The head coach of the youth team of Ukraine Ruslan Rotan shared his expectations for the upcoming match with France in the 1/4 finals of Euro 2023.
The coach of the Ukrainian U-21 national team Ruslan Rotan at a press conference before the match with France in the 1/4 finals of Euro 2023 expressed his praise for the opponent.
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“The French team is one of the strongest we have faced in this tournament. Almost all team players play in top tournaments. This speaks volumes. Individually, the French are very strong. We are confident about this when we meet them in the qualifiers.”
Ruslan Rattan. Photo: Oksana Vasilyeva
The expert said that the blue-yellow will oppose the tendency to confrontation.
“Tomorrow there will be many micro duels that we have to win. We are ready for this. It is important to be a disciplined and compact team, and to respond with our game, which we will not give up. Let the opponent adapt to us,” said Rotan on the air of the UAF YouTube channel.
- The match France U-21 – Ukraine U-21 will take place on Sunday, July 2. The game will start at 22:00;
- Ukraine has already met France at the qualifying stage (0:5, 3:3).
