Before the match against Slovakia in the League of Nations and Turkey (friendly match), the Ukrainian team held an open training session, during which midfielder Ruslan Malinovsky spoke with the media.

- How do you evaluate this year for the national team?.

- He was positive. It is necessary to continue the series without defeat, which we had. In the national team a good mood, everyone enjoys the game and gives all the best. This year can be written to us as an asset, but it has not ended yet.. There are two games ahead of which we will prepare for the next fights.. It is very important to show good football and the result..

- The balls scored for the national team inspired you, did you add motivation?.

- Of course, it adds confidence. I have long wanted to excel in the national team and finally scored the first and second goals. I am very pleased, and now the main thing is not to stop, to progress, to show the highest quality football..

- Would you like to finally score for the national team from the penalty?.

- This is one of the components of the game. If there is a moment, then I will take the ball and punch. But first of all I want to try to win these two matches..

- Will you help newcomers to adapt to the field, look for their programs?.

- Football is a team game. When a player is in a good position, you must give him a pass.. If you do not do this - it is a minus for both you and everyone else.. You should play the team as productively as possible, and not look for friends. But at the same time we have to stay on the field as one family..

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