Yurii Vernydub: "Victoria" plays aggressively and we are ready for it

Press Conference of Kryvyi Rih head coach Kryvbas in Yuri Vernydub and before the first match of the third qualifying round of the Europa League 2024 \ 25 against Czech Victoria Plesen.

- very pleased with the fact that Kryvbas was able to break into the European Cups within two years of participation in the UPL. I am very grateful to the club, to our boys that we are already taking the first steps in the Europa League in such a short time. We are tuned. We understand that the opponent is very powerful. They reached last year to 1 \ 4 of the conference League finals. But we want to achieve our goals, win and move on. How will it be? Will see tomorrow here in Kosice at this beautiful stadium.

- What conclusions did you make after a check-up match against Victoria at the Winter Meeting and what football you expect tomorrow?

- it was a sociable meeting that should not pay attention to the result. Yes, we gave way to 0: 3. But then there were other players in the Czech team. The choirs went, the game will miss. Tomorrow is the Europa League, a completely different level and mood. Viktoria plays aggressively, we are ready for that. Viktoria plays with three central defenders, we also take this into account. The opponent has three players who stand for the Czech national team. These are good football players, one of Schultz striker who scored 18 goals last season. We respect the opponent but in any case we are not afraid.

- Do all players Kryvbas are ready for the match?

- everyone is ready, except a newcomer and a knot. They have damage. But on August 10-12, we are waiting for their return to the general group. If we pass this round, then the next we will be able to do them.

- Is it a problem that Kryvbas plays not in Kryvyi Rih, but here, in Slovakia?

- the third year is war with the Russians, a difficult time for our country. But we play the championship of Ukraine at home. It is also not easy, because air anxiety interrupts matches. But it is already our problems, we are already used to. I am also grateful to our legionnaires who come to protect colors Kryvbas in, despite the war. I am also grateful to the FC Kryvbas that I can do my favorite business, because you know that I was also defending Ukraine is where it is very hot. We know what we play for and for whom. We have many relatives and acquaintances who are now on the front line. So we know for whom we will play tomorrow. Why do we play in Slovakia? Here is the best logistics center.

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