The Ukrainian national football team has officially confirmed its squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Poland and Denmark. Detailed information regarding the roster and preparations was provided by the official source uaf.ua. The team, currently operating under the leadership of Andrea Maldera, aims to integrate new tactical elements and assess the depth of the squad during this training camp.
The selection includes several notable changes, with the return of players previously excluded during Sergei Rebrov’s tenure, alongside two new talents making their debut. This roster rotation is viewed by experts as a strategic effort to enhance the team’s competitiveness. Much like our report on the triumph of Ukrainian esports at IEM Melbourne 2025, this update highlights the ongoing commitment of Ukrainian professionals to maintain high standards on the international stage.
The full squad list is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica), Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid), Dmytro Riznyk (Shakhtar), Ruslan Neshcheret (Dynamo).
Defenders: Illia Zabarnyi (PSG), Mykola Matviyenko (Shakhtar), Valeriy Bondar (Shakhtar), Taras Mykhavko (Dynamo), Eduard Sarapiy (Polissya), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton), Oleksandr Romanchuk (Universitatea).
Midfielders: Oleh Ocheretko, Artem Bondarenko, Yehor Nazaryna (Shakhtar), Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford), Mykola Shaparenko, Andriy Yarmolenko (Dynamo), Heorhiy Sudakov (Benfica), Hennadiy Synchuk (Montreal), Oleksandr Nazarenko, Oleksiy Hutsuliak (Polissya), Viktor Tsyhankov (Girona), Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa).
Forwards: Roman Yaremchuk (Lyon), Matviy Ponomarenko (Dynamo), Artem Dovbyk (Roma).
Football analysts suggest that the combination of established international players and emerging domestic talent provides the necessary balance for these upcoming challenges. These matches will serve as a crucial testing ground for the tactical adjustments planned by the coaching staff. By experimenting with the lineup now, the team hopes to build a more resilient strategy ahead of future official tournaments, ensuring that both local and foreign-based players are perfectly synchronized for success on the pitch.