Head coach of the national team of Ukraine Andriy Shevchenko described the closest rival - Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine will hold a friendly match with the team of Saudi Arabia on March 23.

"I have extensive information on this team, because we have our agents working there. It's no secret that Sergei Rebrov works in Saudi Arabia. I met him, he told me, "- said Shevchenko at a press conference.

"In addition, Vicente, his assistant - had a connection with him. In his team a large number of collections of ".

"Saudi Arabia has changed the coach, but the style of the game does not change much. The team can play football.

Playing short and medium gear, holding the ball well. They have good attackers. This game needs to be treated properly ".

"For us this is important, because friendly matches also bring points to the rating of FIFA, and we worry about it".

"As for Japan, I will acquaint the team with her after the match with Saudi Arabia".

The match with Saudi Arabia will begin on Friday at 21:00 Kyiv time. On Football. ua will be available text-based online broadcast of the game.