Anatoliy Trubin and others have reasons to smile at Benfica | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin and Georgiy Sudakov have been called up to the Ukraine national team. According to the country’s football federation, Serhiy Rebrov, the national team coach, has decided to include the two Benfica players for the decisive matches aiming at qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

At a time when teams that have not yet qualified are fighting for a last chance to be present at the biggest global competition, Ukraine will have to overcome two more opponents to achieve this goal and intends to rely on Benfica’s two stars.

Thus, Rebrov has called up Trubin and Sudakov, regular starters for the national team, for the European playoff. The first clash will be on March 26, against Viktor Gyokeres’ Sweden. If they overcome the Nordic team, the Ukrainians will play the final on the 31st of the same month, against the winner of the match between Poland and Albania.

It is worth recalling that the Ukrainian national team coach recently addressed Sudakov’s current playing time, stressing that the midfielder deserves more minutes on the pitch. At the same time, the coach stated that José Mourinho, who does not count on him, should play him in the B team, so he can get more playing time and consistency.

Before heading to the national team camp, Anatoliy Trubin and Georgiy Sudakov will be available for Benfica’s squad for this Saturday’s match, March 21, at home against Vitória de Guimarães. The match counts for the 27th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, where the Eagles are in third place with 62 points.

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