— Your quote dated August 5, 2024: "I spoke with Oleksandr Mykolaiovych. The selection cycle for the World Cup is very important. If it doesn't work out for me, I won't be sitting here talking about it: no, I have a contract and I will stay. This won't happen." To Sergiy Stanislavovych, do you think you are going to the national team?

— I have a boss. As I said, I will speak with Oleksandr Mykolaiovych. My contract ends in two months. I already told you. I can't add anything more. That's it. If the federation decides, we will decide together whether there is a future for me in the national team — then, no problem. It's not a problem for me. Don't think that I am holding on to this place. But I spoke with Oleksandr Mykolaiovych before the game. He said: "After the game, we will talk." That's it. Why is this question so troubling you? Wait, it troubles you. Don't say about all of Ukraine. Please don't say about all of Ukraine. Let's move on.

— If a proposal from Andriy Shevchenko to continue working with the national team comes your way, would you agree or not?

— I haven't spoken yet. I am starting to think he will say something. I am saying: I haven't spoken. I am starting to talk about what we will be discussing.

— Today, loyal fans of the national team organized a protest and wrote: "As you play, so do we support." How did your team react to this, in general, how do you feel about fan criticism of the national team?

— Yes, they have the right. But I think you can criticize the coach, but I don't think that players didn't give their all when playing against Sweden. They gave everything, but unfortunately, Sweden is a very strong team. Today, she showed it. But yes, someone is shouting there "Rebrov out." It's not a problem; any coach should be ready for this. But I think the boys didn't deserve it. They played well in the match against Sweden, they tried to do their best, but...

— On a scale of ten, how would you rate today's game?

— You know, they asked me just now "How do you rate two games?" but I think it was a good game. But we are all sad because this game, unfortunately, is friendly. I think the boys showed very good football today without the same responsibility as against Sweden, but both teams were disappointed that they didn't make it to the play-off final.

— What about Vitaliy Mykolenko? He was in the starting lineup before the game, then — last-minute substitution or injury. What happened?

— Unfortunately, he felt... He says that yesterday he consulted with doctors, but I didn't know about it. When we decided on the main squad, he said he was ready. Unfortunately, he got this injury, but as far as I can see now, he says it's not that serious and he has five weekends. I am sure he will return to his "Everton" state in normal condition.