Benfica man gutted after missing out on World Cup: I need to improve | OneFootball

Six days after the defeat against Sweden, which prevented Ukraine from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Trubin publicly admitted that he did not perform at the required level and promised to work even harder to earn the trust needed to be called up to represent his home country.

"I always value the opportunity to be part of the Ukraine national team and I am grateful for the trust placed in me. The match did not go as I had hoped. For me, it is a painful experience and a reminder that I need to work and improve," he said in a post shared on Instagram.

"Defeats lead us to analyze our performance even more closely and to demand more from ourselves," noted the Benfica goalkeeper, who nevertheless praised the quality of the group and how it will still bring Ukrainians plenty of joy.

"At the same time, this training camp showed that the team has talented young players, ready to seize their opportunity, take responsibility and fight for the national team. Lessons learned. Back to work. Thank you all for the support," he concluded, now back at Benfica.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Anatoliy Trubin - valued at €25 million - has made 42 appearances: 25 in the Portuguese League, 14 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In 3,825 minutes, the Ukrainian goalkeeper has conceded 35 goals.

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