Head coach of the Turkish national team shared his opinion about the upcoming match.

Former mentor Shakhtar Mircea Lucescu, who now heads the rival of the Ukrainian team - Turkey, said that he is one of the main creators of the current Ukrainian national team.

"I would not want to play against Ukraine. I'm proud that eight of my players from Shakhtar are now in the national team. I laid the foundation and see from them my style of play, "- said Lucescu in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.

"When I started working in Ukraine, everyone here played with the libero and used personal care. Shakhtar's success was an example that you can play spectacularly, in an attack, effectively ".

"It's good that Shevchenko decided not to change anything in the game of his team. Ukraine - the first in the group on possession of the ball.

Ukrainians have good young people who are physically strong. I note that most players have been playing together for a long time ".

"Turkish national team will count on its technique, dedication and experience. I called those for whom this is the last chance to play at the international tournament ".

On Saturday, September 2, the Ukrainian team will play against Turkey in Kharkov within the 7th round of the qualifying tournament for the 2018 World Cup.