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Шевченко с вода в коляното, сам решава дали ще играе срещу Англия 

Шевченко с вода в коляното, сам решава дали ще играе срещу Англия

6.07.2012

The captain of Ukraine - Andriy Shevchenko has 50% chances to play in the decisive match of the team from Euro 2012 against England tomorrow. Furthermore, the footballer will have the final word on whether he wants to participate in the game, said today the team doctor Leonid Mironov.

The 35 year old is suffering from a left knee injury and did not take part in Sunday's practice at the stadium of the Ukrainians in Metallurg Donetsk.

"The state of Shevchenko is now satisfactory. There is water in the knee and can not fold properly. Today doctors staff of the team will decide whether to train in the afternoon. First we will be mindful of the desire of the player. Shevchenko will have the final word on whether to play against England or not. According to me this morning, chances are 50 to 50, "Mironov said.

Ukraine needs a victory against England in order to qualify for the quarterfinals of Euro 2012.

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