Location and opponent for Ukraine’s debut match under new head coach confirmed
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Where and when the match will take place
The friendly match against the Poland national team is scheduled for May 31.
The teams will meet at Wroclaw Stadium in Poland.
This city has often brought good fortune to the Ukrainians, but this time the challenge will be extremely difficult. The exact kick-off time will be announced by the organizers in the near future.
Just a week later, on June 7, the Ukrainian team will travel to Denmark. The match at Odense Stadium will kick off at 9:45 p.m. Kyiv time.
Italian tactics: Return of Andrea Maldera
The biggest sensation of the preparation cycle could be the appointment of a new head coach. According to insiders, the national team is expected to be led by Andrea Maldera.
This specialist needs no introduction to Ukrainian fans. He was the "brains" behind Andrii Shevchenko’s coaching staff from 2016 to 2021.
Maldera was responsible for tactical preparation during the most successful modern era of the national team, when Ukraine played intelligent football and reached the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2020.
Matches against the "Kadra" have traditionally been among the toughest for Ukraine. The head-to-head statistics currently favor the opponent:
- Poland have won 5 matches
- Ukraine have claimed 3 victories
- 2 games ended in draws.
The upcoming clash is made even more intense by the fact that in their last meeting in June 2024, the "Blue and Yellows" suffered a painful 1-3 defeat.
Now, under the guidance of Italian tactician Andrea Maldera, Ukraine will have a chance for full revenge.
What awaits the national team next
These friendlies will serve as the foundation ahead of the official competitions.
On September 25, Ukraine will begin its campaign in the new season of the UEFA Nations League. The first opponent in an away match will be the Hungary national team.
Earlier, we reported on where Serhiy Rebrov could continue his coaching career.
