Former Ukraine national team football player Yevhen Levchenko shared his thoughts on the personnel situation in the national team, placing special emphasis on the attacking line. According to the well-known former player, the main task for the coaching staff remains maintaining a stable balance in all playing areas, as well as the need to more actively involve and trust talented youth. The expert noted that the lack of regular playing practice for legionnaires and injuries to key players create certain difficulties for the national team.
In particular, speaking about the attack leaders, Yevhen Levchenko wished a speedy recovery to Artem Dovbyk, who traditionally plays the role of the main spearhead of the Ukrainian national team's attacks. At the same time, the expert positively assessed the psychological state of Roman Yaremchuk. The 30-year-old striker has finally started receiving long-awaited playing time at Greek club Olympiacos and even scored a winning goal in a European competition match against Jagiellonia, which is critically important for his confidence.
The Problem of Legionnaires' Playing Practice
One of the key topics of discussion was the chronic lack of playing time for Ukrainian footballers playing abroad. Levchenko emphasized that he watches this process with a certain concern, as regular appearances on the pitch determine a player's current form. For a striker, this factor is compounded by the need to regularly score goals to maintain scoring sharpness.
Prospects of Young Artem Stepanov
The expert paid special attention to rising star Artem Stepanov, who was called up to the national team camp from Dutch club Utrecht. Levchenko called this call-up a completely logical and deserved step, given the 19-year-old forward's bright start in the Eredivisie, where he managed to score five goals and become one of the main discoveries of the tournament. Unfortunately, the football player sustained an injury in a national league match.
Contradictory Data
While official club reports confirm the fact that Artem Stepanov was injured in a Dutch championship match, discussions continue in sports circles regarding the exact timeline of his recovery. Some expert sources report a minor nature of the injury and the possibility of a quick return to the pitch, while other observers fear a long-term recovery for the young player that could knock him out of the competitive rhythm for several months. Nevertheless, the very fact of being called up to the national team is regarded by all specialists as a serious advance for the future.
Summarizing the situation in the attacking line, Yevhen Levchenko expressed hope that such promising personnel will continue to be regularly called up to the colors of the country's main team. Full trust from the head manager and timely playing practice will help young talents adapt faster to the adult international level of football.
