Midfielder of the national team of Ukraine, Alexander Karavaev shared his thoughts on the upcoming friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Japan.

On Monday, the Ukrainian team began preparations for friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Japan.

"We will play with two teams that will play at the World Championships where we wanted to go, so it will be very good to test our strength against the background of these rivals. Of course, we will try to get two positive results, "- said Karavaev.

"Atmosphere as always magnificent.

It is evident that everyone comes with great pleasure, on the first day everyone tells each other how things are in the club. Of course, many questions are asked by those who play abroad, it is interesting all the same, how they are there in the teams all carried out ".

The match against the team of Saudi Arabia will be held on March 23 in Marbella, Spain, and the meeting with Japan will be held on March 27 in Belgian Liege at the stadium Maurice Dufran.