Andrea Maleda comments on first meeting with Yehor Yarmoluk in national team

Ukraine national team head coach Andrea Maleda shared his impressions of his first personal interaction with midfielder Yehor Yarmoluk. The Italian specialist noted that the English Brentford player was only able to join the national team after his appointment to the post.

First meeting on the eve of the match

The coach's comments were made during a press conference in Belfast, held ahead of the Nations League match against the Northern Ireland national team. This encounter is scheduled for 14 November.

Maleda emphasised that Yarmoluk felt comfortable within the squad. According to the manager, the footballer has a positive mood and is in proper physical condition. The coach also highlighted the midfielder's significance for the team and the players' overall motivation.

Assessment of the player's condition

«Єгор Ярмолюк? Нарешті я з ним познайомився. На жаль, у нього були проблеми, і він не міг приїхати до нас. Він добре почувається в колективі, його знають, і це дуже важливо. Він дуже важливий гравець для національної збірної. Я радий, що він є. Він у хорошому настрої, у доброму здоров’ї. Він такий самий, як і решта. Усі вони дуже вмотивовані, і це дає мені надію» (Yehor Yarmoluk? I finally got to know him. Unfortunately, he had problems and could not come to us. He feels well in the squad, he is known, and that is very important. He is a very important player for the national team. I am glad he is here. He is in a good mood, in good health. He is the same as the rest. They are all very motivated, and that gives me hope), said Maleda.