Midfielder of the national team of Ukraine Ruslan Malinovsky - about upcoming matches of the national team.

"It's not necessary to look for some special motivation for friendly matches, it is already there. We play for the national team of Ukraine, for our country, "- said Malinovsky in an interview with the Football 1 channel.

"Andriy Shevchenko also motivated us for the upcoming matches. It is very important to win in these meetings.

The head coach has set us the task of winning, "- said Malinovsky.

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.

See also the story of how Ruslan Malinovsky lives in Belgium.

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