Ukraine's national football team holds first open training since invasion
Ukraine's national football team held its first open training session since the full-scale invasion in Lviv, with over 5,000 fans attending. Players and coaches discussed new head coach Andrea Maldera's demanding approach and the team's goal of "victories."
The Ukrainian national football team recently conducted its first open training session since the full-scale invasion, drawing over 5,000 fans in Lviv. Players and coaching staff shared their initial impressions of the team's new cycle under head coach Andrea Maldera, who assumed leadership in May 2026. Defender Vitaliy Mykolenko highlighted Maldera's focus on "passion and team spirit" and noted increased demands. Assistant coach Taras Stepanenko, making his debut in the role, also observed Maldera's more stringent approach. Forward Roman Yaremchuk articulated the team's clear objective for the upcoming period: "victories." This public event marked a significant moment for the squad and its supporters.
Sources: Suspilne Novyny