France has recovered strongly since the shock of their opening UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying defeat by Belarus, which remain optimistic about springing another surprise despite a series of selection problems before the return match in Minsk.
first game of the competition from Laurent Blanc is responsible for Les Bleus has been a big disappointment as Sergei Kislyak scored the only goal four minutes of time at the Stade de France on September 3 to give an unexpected victory in Belarus. Since then, however, France has been strong, winning all four qualifiers without conceding a goal to open a four-point lead in the top of Group D.
Belarus ranks second, although its ability to alter back to France Dinamo Stadion were damaged by the lack of first team regulars in the eight. Dmitri Molosh, Alexander and Sergei Kornilenko Kulchiy damage rules are suspended Aleksandr Hleb, Vitali Kutuzov, Sergei KRIVET, Vitali Rodionov and Amelchenko Anton.
"France is a clear favorite, with a completely different team now," said goalkeeper Sergei Veremko PFC Sevastopol. "We also had to make improvements due to many injuries and suspensions Everybody understands that hard, we have to give everything -.. Though not 100%, I'd say 200 - and hope that many other factors that come in our favor ".
The Kuban Krasnodar FC midfielder Maksim Zhavnerchik added: "We are preparing fans right mood and the media talk about our injuries, but a player can not decide the outcome, all about team performance, if not is. major disaster to lose more officers at a time. We have some promising players in reserve that can cover these losses. "
or on behalf of Blanc wanted to stress that France is totally focused, if you want to consolidate his lead in part, explains: "The office is located at the end of all, the weather is good, but this is a very important game the responsibility of staff to remind the players how important it is. this is. Players must understand that we are not here in the viewfinder, we have the first three games and could be decisive. "
play friendly against France in the final co-hosts Ukraine and Poland, 6 and 9 June, respectively, while midfielder Abou Diaby keeps the focus on Belarus. "The end of the season has not been easy, and you need rest, but nevertheless there is always a great pleasure to be back in the French team. Motivation is back home, and I am sure things will run smoothly. We know what to expect in Belarus, and we just want to do what they did to Paris away win -. There is much at stake, so it is a game very, very important and we have to
