The head coach of the Ukrainian national team Andriy Shevchenko said that the Ukrainian national team before the game with France is in a difficult staffing situation due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

Shevchenko said this at a press conference, according to the official website of the Ukrainian Football Association..

According to him, the team is now in a very difficult situation..

" At the last moment, we learned about positive tests for COVID-19 from two Shakhtar players, and all the players of this team went into quarantine. Had to call players, including some from the youth team. We invited Pankov in connection with Pyatov's absence, but already in France two goalkeepers also received positive tests - the same Pankov and Lunin, "

He added that the game should still take place.

" I really respect the coach of the local team, I really wanted to bring the strongest players. But we will try to collect all the best among those who are available, "