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“My principle is the worse, the better”
The head coach of the Ukrainian national team is asked about everything. About football, sex, Andrei Shevchenko and a possible move after the World Cup to one of the Moscow football clubs. But Blokhin does not answer all questions. “Selections from Oleg BLOKHIN” were collected by Vremya Novostei correspondent Andrei VDOVIN.
- You know, I’m already even waiting for the moment when it will be bad. I'm interested in what they'll say. In general, everything happens in life, so I really assess our chances at the World Championships. Am I afraid? No. I already went through all this as a football player. And this is a great experience. It's great that we've already done a great job! And there are reliable guys nearby with whom you can continue it.
About the group
- It could have been better, but it could have been worse. Overall a normal group. The Spaniards need no introduction, Tunisia is one of the strongest teams in Africa, Saudi Arabia is also progressing now. Although Japan and the USA still remained there. Compared to them, it is better to get Saudi Arabia. Perhaps it would be better to play against the Spaniards not in the first game, but, on the other hand, it’s good that we start only on the 14th. There will be time to look around and get used to the atmosphere of the championship. To reach the final tournament is already an honor. Now we will try to get out of the group. Yes, rivals want this too. But my principle is the worse, the better.
About Shevchenko
- Andrey is a great player, but if our team plays poorly, he won’t be able to show his level. After the injury, any training was contraindicated for him for two weeks, so we can talk about his condition for the game with the Spaniards later. Now we have to play two models - naturally, there will be one tactic for Spain, and another for Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. Whether we will have time to rebuild - I don’t know.
Should a move to Chelsea affect his performance? Why should it have an impact? The person will simply change the situation. Vaughn Ballack from Bayern moved to the same club, but no one is saying that he will play poorly at the World Cup.