Ruslan Malinowski's appetite in Belgium: 16 goals scored, 11 of them after free kicks

31.07.2018 13:02

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Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovsky continues to score for Belgian Genk.

The Ukrainian midfielder moved to Belgium in the winter of 2016. At that time, he belonged to Shakhtar, but in the summer of 2017, Genk bought the rights to the player, signing a four-year contract with him.

As a result, Malinowski has been defending the colors of the "masters" for two and a half years and is one of the team leaders. His magnificent goals are admired by the spectators in the stands, and accurate passes help partners to strike decisive blows.

In total, Malinowski played 86 games for Genk, scoring 16 goals and giving 18 assists. The 25-year-old has 71 matches, 11 goals and 17 assists in the championship. In the Belgian Cup, Ruslan scored three times in nine games. In the Europa League, the Ukrainian scored two goals and one assist in six matches.

Master of Standard Provisions

Interestingly, 11 of his 16 goals for "Genk" midfielder scored after free kicks. Malinowski scored four times from the game, and also scored one penalty.

In the new season, the player of the national team of Ukraine already has "2 + 2" on a "goal + pass" system. In the Europa League qualifier against Fola Ruslan scores from the penalty spot, and on Sunday in the Belgian championship match against Lokeren re-implemented the standard and also gave away two assistants.

"When will I start scoring from the penalty spot in the national team of Ukraine? In the matches of the League of Nations and I'll start! Honestly, I haven't had any special moments for penalties in the national team yet. Only in Iceland, but there was 35 meters to the gate. As soon as there is an opportunity to break through, I will definitely do it. It will break - I'm sure of it, "says Ruslan Malinovsky.