Shevchenko stated that four candidates were considered for the position of Ukraine's national team coach
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Andriy Shevchenko chose Andrea Maldera from among four candidates due to his experience and knowledge of the players. The new coach is expected to lead the national team to Euro 2028.
President of the Ukrainian Association of Football Andriy Shevchenko stated that four candidates were considered for the position of head coach of the Ukraine national team, but the choice fell on Andrea Maldera because he already had experience working with the team and has known the Ukrainian players for a very long time. Shevchenko stated this during a press conference at the UAF, UNN reports.
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Firstly, we had four candidates. It wasn't just Andrea. We considered them across various categories. One of the main reasons we chose Andrea is, first of all, Andrea has experience working with the national team and clubs. He worked as an assistant in three top championships. He has known the players for a long time. He never broke contact with Ukraine. He was constantly in touch; he knows every player. He watched them when they were still very young, playing in the youth national teams. Therefore, he has all the information,
He added that he likes Maldera because he has ambition.
The steps he is taking—moving to Ukraine. He has ambitions that he wants to realize. It is very important to have a coach with ambition,
Recall
Italian coach Andrea Maldera has taken charge of the Ukraine national football team following the dismissal of Serhiy Rebrov. Previously, Maldera worked for the national team as an assistant to head coach Andriy Shevchenko, who currently holds the position of UAF president.
President of the Ukrainian Association of Football Andriy Shevchenko stated that the task for the new head coach of the Ukraine national team, Andrea Maldera, is to qualify for the 2028 European Championship. He also announced that the national team will hold its first training camp under Maldera's leadership in Ukraine.