Ukrainian national team midfielder Alexander Zinchenko spoke about the mood in the team before the match against Slovakia.

"We are expecting a really difficult game against a strong team that defends together and attacks together. Tomorrow there will be a battle in every part of the pitch, and the team that wins this battle will win the game.

Games like the one against Romania happen. It's better for us not to say anything. But I'm convinced that everyone has drawn conclusions, both individually and as a team. But I don't want to talk about the last match. I'm looking forward to the game against Slovakia.

We all work for results and we all dream. We wouldn't be here if we didn't believe in ourselves. It's better to do more and talk less. Of course, we believe that we will reach playoffs. We need to prove it on the pitch."