Patrick van Leeuwen: We have received enough information to work on it in the coming days

Head coach of Kryvyi Rih Kryvbas Patrick van Leeuwen - about the first test match at the winter training camp in Spain 2026 against the Danish Midtjylland - 0:3.

- Patrick, how would you comment on the first match in the new year?

- I think we did a good job. We worked fruitfully over the last five days. The team prepared well for this match. We knew that we would meet an opponent who is distinguished by high speed and physical power. That is exactly what we saw on the field today. In general, our goal in the match was to continue to gain playing form, return to the match rhythm and understand what stage we are at now. I think we received enough information to work on it in the coming days.

- What conclusions can you draw immediately after the game, on the heels of the game? Maybe you noticed something right away.

- We wanted the team to act as one, not be afraid to play football and boldly take the initiative. For the players to use the opportunities they saw on the field. That's what we tried to do after the first ten minutes. Some moments turned out well, some - not so well, but we saw the players' decisions that we can work with - both positive and those that need correction.

Every few minutes we released players from the U-19 team onto the field, and later the guys from the U-17. They showed themselves well: they were not afraid, boldly entered the fight, used their speed and football qualities. It was nice to see how young players compete with older and more experienced players.

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