Sergey Rebrov can lead the Ukrainian national team on August 12. The President of the Ukrainian Football Association, Andrey Pavelko, said this on the air of the "Big Football" program.
He confirmed that Sergey Rebrov remains the priority candidate for the vacant position of the new head coach of the Ukrainian national team.
"I want to ask you to wait for the decision of the UAF, because the decision is taken by the executive committee. The Executive Committee will definitely meet on Monday, there will be considered questions not only about the Ukrainian national team and its performances. We are all interested in the fact that the Ukrainian national team had a coaching staff that did not exclude the possibility of the team entering the world championship in Qatar. I believe that Sergey Rebrov is a prospect for several selection cycles for Ukraine. He is a good coach, we want to see him in the national team. But there are circumstances that are very important and do not need to be rushed.
We will listen to information about the candidates, but the decision on the appointment may take place a little later. For example, on Thursday - August 12. In general, due to the weak start in the selection for the 2022 World Cup, we want the coaching staff to work until the final stage of Euro-2024. This would help the coaching staff in the long run." he said.
"I met with Sergey Rebrov, this is an important moment for him, but he understands all legal issues. He sees great potential in the Ukrainian national team, not considering options for lost chances at the 2022 World Cup," the sports official added.
The appointment of Rebrov as the head coach of the Ukrainian national team is prevented by his current contract with Al Ain. The UAE club does not plan to release the Ukrainian.
Let us remind you that at the beginning of August, Andriy Shevchenko's contract as head coach of the Ukrainian national team ended.
