Scandalous statements of Gennady Orlov

The famous Russian commentator Gennady Orlov caused a wave of indignation among the sports community, expressing the opinion that the players of the Ukrainian national team independently determined the lineup for the match against Slovakia at Euro-2024. Orlov stated this in an interview, stressing that it was the result of a serious conversation between the players after the defeat against Romania.

Rebrov's resignation or support of the players?

According to Orlov, the coach of the Ukrainian national team, Serhiy Rebrov, was confronted with the facts, and he had to agree to the terms of his wards. The commentator claims that it was the players who decided the squad for the match against Slovakia, and these changes affected the outcome of the game.

"Remember how surprised everyone was when the players asked the coach to leave the locker room to talk to each other? They must have had a frank face-to-face conversation. Not only did they express what they wanted to each other, but they also changed the lineup. Yarmolenko was the captain from the first minutes. Konoplyu, who was considered the main defender, was also not put in the starting line-up. Rebrov supported them, so where should he go?" - said Orlov.

The effect of conversation on the outcome of the game

The national team of Ukraine won a strong-willed victory over Slovakia, preserving its chances of entering the playoffs of Euro-2024. It's hard to deny that the players' decisions, if they really did determine the lineup, affected the outcome of the game. However, Orlov did not provide any strong evidence to support his theory.

Historical context and statistics

Historically, such internal conversations between players often changed the course of tournaments. For example, in 1996, the Netherlands national team was able to win the Euro after an internal conflict. Can a similar situation repeat itself with Ukraine? Time will show.

Prospects for the national team of Ukraine

It remains to be seen whether the Ukrainian national team will be able to use this momentum for further success at the tournament. Taking into account that the defender Oleksandr Svatok is leaving "Dnipro-1" and will continue his career in the US championship, new challenges appear for the team.

Results

Gennady Orlov's statements caused a stir, but without concrete evidence it is difficult to assess their credibility. Despite this, the national team of Ukraine continues to fight for a place in the playoffs, and the next matches will show whether they will be able to realize their potential.

Editor: Emilia Morozova