Ukrainian national team news: Moraes and Marlos - out of team, Konoplyanka resumes

11.11.2019 21:50

Photo by Nikolai Vasilkov

The first day of gathering of the national team is traditionally a transition day after the arrival of players from clubs and before starting work in the national team.

Tonight, most of the players had the opportunity to undergo recovery procedures. Some of the guys had a fitness workout with physical training coach Ivan Bashtov. And goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who lacks playing practice at the club, worked on the field with goalkeeping coach Pedro Haro. The transition to the rhythm of the national team, which is well known to the boys, takes place in a smooth mode and in a good mood.

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Injuries to Marlos and Moraes, Recovery of Hemp

Unfortunately, not all called-up players will be able to help the national team due to injuries. Ankle ligament damage in Junior Moraes and inguinal ligament inflammation in Marlos require about two weeks to recover. Therefore, both Ukrainian Brazilians will be temporarily out of the game. On the other hand, there is good news about Yevhen Konoplyanka. An experienced blue-and-yellow midfielder, who suffered an injury to the drive muscle, will resume work in the general group the day after tomorrow. Most likely, Eugene will be ready to go on the field in the second match of the national team at the training camp.

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Malinowski are waiting for their daughter

The Malinowski family is currently waiting for good news. Ruslan and his wife Roxana are expecting their first child soon and already know that a girl is to be born. Given that this event can take place just from day to day, Andriy Shevchenko gave the midfielder three days off to be with his beloved. We wish the couple that everything went smoothly and quickly, and we are waiting for Ruslana in the main team already in the status of a father.  

Oleksandr Hlyvynskyi, spokesman for the national team of Ukraine