Yevhen Konoplyanka is one of the most experienced players of the national team of Ukraine, called to the matches against Slovakia and Turkey. The fight with the Slovaks in the League of Nations has no tournament significance for Ukraine and winger Schalke told how he still prepares for such matches..

- Eugene, how to find motivation for fights that do not solve anything?.

- We play football, the result is still in the first place. Despite the fact that these matches do not solve anything, I do not want to lose. Therefore, we will still try to play only to win. In addition, we have a lot of young players. Teamwork is needed because there was a monthly pause, and then it will be even longer. We must not forget our game and improve it..

- Will it be interesting for you to see newcomers on the field? What would you advise them?.

- I am not going to advise them anything. I am also a player myself, I don’t need to write down to coaches (laughs). I'm glad I called the Swede. We were with him in Seville. Then he only trained with me. It is a pity that I did not play in the first team. I know that he is a football player and what he is capable of. Marjan himself found his way. Why should I advise him something? I believe that our beginners will have enough desire to prove themselves.. I wish them good luck.