Head coach of the Ukrainian national team Andriy Shevchenko answered the questions of journalists at the press conference.

At the beginning of the press conference Shevchenko commented on the opening challenges of Dnipro goalkeeper Andrei Lunin and Dynamo midfielder Vladimir Shepelev.

"They deserve to challenge the team with a good game in their clubs. I am glad that the guys have joined the team and I wish them to prove worthy in the national team, "- said Shevchenko.

"We constantly change the backbone, we proceed from the performances of players in clubs. Those performers who are currently called up for the national team camp are better prepared and played. We will prepare for these two games with the current clip ".

June 11 in Tampere will qualify for the World Cup 2018 between the national teams of Finland and Ukraine.

"A positive result in a match with Finland is a victory. It's not easy to play when the season ends. The guys are a bit tired, but they have a lot of motivation. Each of the guys must find the strength to seriously prepare for this match, in order to win.

Also I want to thank the fans that they find the strength in such a difficult time to come to Finland and support the team. We will try to do everything to please them ".

At the end of the press conference, the national team coach touched on the topic of naturalization.

"I will not be engaged in naturalization. Footballers must obtain citizenship and only then do they fall within the scope of my vision of them as team players. If the players have a desire to speak for Ukraine, then we will proceed from their decisions, "the coach concluded..