"There were great expectations from the Ukrainian team. But they lost the first game."
Yashar Vahabzade, the former Azerbaijan national team coach of lower age groups, told Idman.biz.
The 64-year-old specialist commented on the three matches that will be held today in EURO-2024. Vahabzade said that in the match between Slovakia and Ukraine, which will take place in Group E, the runners-up should make the most of their last chance: "They should show themselves. And they have to play well to continue in the championship. let them know. I think that the Ukrainian team will win today's match. It has a very good team and quality players. They are superior to Slovakia in many elements. Ukraine's performance in the qualifying stage was also very high."
According to him, both teams will aim for victory in the Poland-Austria duel to be played in Group E: "Both need this to get out of the group. It will be an interesting game. The match will show who will have the upper hand. Poland is considered the favorite in the match. Because after the change of the head coach, they are playing a meaningful game. Based on this, I also consider them superior to Austria. They didn't start the European Championship badly, they missed the victory in the game against the Netherlands. They are in good condition as a team."
Vahabzade had a hard time expressing his opinion about the match between the Netherlands and France, which will be played in the same group: "Because both teams have spoken in Europe and have been champions of the continent at certain times. In my opinion, both teams are at the same level here. One is not superior to the other. The chances are equal. I don't consider France to be an obvious favorite."
The matches will start today at 17:00.
Banuchichek Huseynli
Idman.biz
