Head coach of the Ukrainian national team Andriy Shevchenko held a press conference before the match with Kosovo.

"We have three newcomers - Marlos, Lukianchuk and Perduta. Everybody is happy, they are very happy. They start with us preparing for the upcoming games. The matches will be very important for us. I hope we can win them.. We are only interested in the first place, "says Shevchenko.

"Rakitsky? He has a problem. He is now in Kiev, tomorrow he will have an MRI and there will be some information. Butko is here with us. Today he will rest, and will start training tomorrow. Also there is not yet Kucera. He was asked one day for personal problems ".

"We have qualified players. Let's look at the state of all players. Yes, Rakitsky's shortage may affect. But I'm sure of the other players that we have in the team ".

"Marlos? He is in the same position with other players. He has enough good qualities to help the national team. It can create competition in places where it can play. Nobody will have any privileges ".

"For me, the first signal is our game with Kosovo. We will have two finals, and the first is with Kosovo.

The mood for both the first and second game (against Croatia, - note. Football. ua) must be very high. I hope everyone will understand this.. If they do not understand, I will demand more from them, "Shevchenko said..

The match of Kosovo - Ukraine will take place on Friday, October 6, at 21:45 Kiev time.

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