Here is the transcript of a press conference with Ukraine's national team player Andriy Yarmolenko ahead of their match against Hungary in the first round of the Nations League.

– The first question is about newcomers. There are many of them now. How do you communicate with them to help them cope with their initial nervousness while being in the national team? And second, tomorrow we have a match at a large stadium that will be full of spectators. Do you feel a bit nostalgic for such an atmosphere? What do you think about this, and is there going to be some anxiety in the team?

– Regarding newcomers. Young guys. You correctly mentioned the anxiety. Of course, I talk to them, the coach talks to them as well, and the rest of the team communicates with them too. It's normal when you're 19 or 20 years old, not yet 22-23, and you receive your first call-up, so there is anxiety. So these are normal things. The most important thing is to cope with this anxiety, gain confidence, and in order to gain that confidence – teammates and senior partners are here to help share their experience and for the nervousness to fade as quickly as possible.

As for large stadiums. Of course, a great stadium. Many fans will come. I think it's great for a football player to play in front of a packed arena because football is primarily for the fans.

– We are waiting for the support of our fans.

– Yes, our fans – come in yellow so we can see you!

– You play for Dynamo and live in Kyiv. Now the situation is very difficult, shelling has intensified. Does news from home, from Ukraine, affect your overall morale?

– It always affects us. Because when you are abroad, your family is at home under rockets and shelling by terrorists. Of course, it always leaves its mark on you. But we have to play football even in such a situation, bringing positive emotions to our people. That's why we're here.

– A lot is being discussed about your possible records. Both in the national team and Dynamo Kyiv. Does this pressure you or do you just play for your own enjoyment?

– Of course, I play for my own enjoyment and in the interests of the team. Records... Of course, I know about them. But, to repeat, they are not the most important thing for me. The most important thing is to be useful to the team. Whether it's Dynamo Kyiv or the national team. That's what matters to me. Throughout my years in football, I've known that if you put your own achievements above those of the team, nothing will work out for you. So my task is to work hard at training and for the team. If breaking records comes out of it – great. If not, I'll know that first and foremost I did everything for the team so they could win. That brings me much more satisfaction.