Ukrainian midfielder Taras Stepanenko answered questions from journalists on the eve of the match in the League of Nations against the Czech Republic.

"In the national team is always a wonderful microclimate, a lot of jokes. Our program is full of events, we are preparing in a wonderful atmosphere ", - began Stepanenko.

“Slovakia vs. Czech Republic? It was noticeable that the Czechs were very well motivated, although they showed nothing special. However, they won deservedly (Czech Republic won 2: 1 - approx. ) ".

“Duel with Italy? Italian teams are always distinguished by competent tactics, they have individually strong performers. They worked out with us their tactical actions on the game with Poland (which they won 1: 0 -. For us it was a very good opponent.. Such matches are a huge plus for each of our players.. If we want to play in the division A of the League of Nations, we need to get used to resist such teams, to act more aggressively and more flexibly tactically ".

“Will Ukraine be satisfied with a draw in the game with the Czech Republic? We don’t pay much attention to this. We play at home, we have a good team. We will try to win, but we must be careful, do everything that the coaching staff tells us.. Do not throw everything and run the whole team forward. Perform tactical tasks and give everything as much as possible - this is our goal ".

“Daughter? Yes, we were focused on his game, he completed two assists in a fight with Slovakia. But I don't think this is Ronaldo or Messi.. We must pay attention to the entire team of the opponent. If we are concentrated, we will be able to neutralize them, "the FFU press service quotes Stepanenko as saying.

Match Ukraine - Czech Republic will be held on Tuesday, October 16. The meeting starts at 21:45.

On football. ua will be available text online broadcast of the match.

Earlier it was reported that the Ukrainian team will have enough of a draw in the game with the Czechs to win their group in the League of Nations.