The youth (U-18) representative team of Belarus, staffed by players born in 2004, has begun preparations for two friendly matches with peers from Armenia. Both sparring matches take place in Yerevan - on 3rd and 5th December.

Nine FC BATE Borisov players have been called-up to the Belarusian youngsters: Arseni Aheyeu, Ilya Baranau, Arseni Blotski, Zakhar Hitseleu, Danila Zhulpa, Matsvei Svidzinski, Aliaksandr Frantsuzov, Tsimafei Sharkouski, Arstiom Shumanski.

Aliaksandr Mikhailau, the coach of the Yellow-Blues' reserve team, has been invited to the coaching staff of this team under the leadership of Mikhail Markhel.