Sudakov? Ukraine boss responds to Benfica signing’s tragedy: “We’re all…” | OneFootball

In recent days, Georgiy Sudakov has been serving the national team. However, the new creative of Benfica has been experiencing difficult moments following the Russian bombings that were felt in Kiev, where his family's apartment was not spared. Serhiy Rebrov, the national coach, addressed the sensitive issue.

At the launch of the match against Azerbaijan - which dismissed Fernando Santos - the coach recalled that this has been the reality for many of the country's athletes: “Unfortunately, we are all in this situation. When I tell my players, and this is very important, to focus on the game, we take into account that everyone has family in Ukraine. This has happened to other players before, unfortunately, it happened to Heorhii now.”

Following this, Rebrov explained that the entire team is in constant contact with their families, but assures that they are focused on tomorrow's match and on giving a good image of the country: “We understand the country we play for, the fighters we represent on the international stage. Tomorrow they will be even more motivated.”

Asked about the sudden changes in the technical command of the opposing team, the Ukrainian coach explained that the situation is not ideal, but it will not change the work that has been done so far: “I don't think the Azerbaijani team is weak. Of course it affects our preparation, we will make the necessary adjustments.”

In the current season, Georgiy Sudakov – valued at 32 million euros – has played 10 matches so far: five in the Europa League qualifying phase, three in the National Championship, and two in the Conference League pre-qualifiers.

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