Trubin smiles again away from Benfica: “After recent months…” | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin experienced another special night with the Ukraine national team. The Benfica goalkeeper started in the goalless draw against Georgia (0-0) in the second round of the Nations League group stage, and did not hide his satisfaction at returning to competition at a time when he is going through a difficult spell at Luz. The 25-year-old goalkeeper admitted that recent events made this moment even more meaningful.

"After everything that has happened in recent months, I am very happy to have the opportunity to play, even if it is only for a few minutes. I am very happy to have played, happy to be playing for the national team. It is a great honor and a source of pride", he said in comments to the Megogo platform.

Although he was unable to secure all three points, Trubin felt the team delivered a positive response, especially considering the changes in the lineup. "Of course we wanted to win, but we had probably never played together in a lineup like that. Even so, I think we did well. We can and will improve, for sure, but overall, it was a good continuation of the win over Hungary", it reads.

His time with the national team contrasts with Trubin’s situation at Benfica. The Ukrainian international has lost ground in Marco Silva’s plans and, this season, has taken part in only three matches for the Eagles. Even so, Trubin remains focused on his work and on the national team’s progress, stressing the importance of staying calm in the upcoming matches. "As the coach said, we will stay balanced. Regardless of whether we win or draw, we need to stay balanced because there are still two games left and nothing has been decided. We need to improve as a team and individually", he said.

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