Sudakov starts for Ukraine v France, Benfica star praised: “A player…” | OneFootball

Awaiting his debut for Benfica, Sudakov was a starter for Ukraine against France and received praise from a former teammate.

Yet to make his debut in the Benfica jersey, Georgiy Sudakov was one of the big surprises of the Eagles' summer market. Currently serving Ukraine, where alongside Trubin, they faced France, the new number 10 was highly praised for his leadership skills.

In statements to the foreign press, Dmytro Riznyk, Ukrainian international goalkeeper and former teammate of Sudakov at Shakhtar Donetsk, commented on his transfer to Luz: “He is a great player who shows top-notch play. He totally deserved this chance to play in Europe.”

In a conversation with Sport.ua, the former goalkeeper of the Ukrainian national team and, until a few days ago, locker room companion of the new number 10 of the Reds revealed that the entire squad was happy about the athlete's transfer, believing he deserved a career leap: “Like the whole team, I wished him only good luck and to keep moving forward.”

Stating that his move to the Clube da Luz was the right decision, the Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper didn't stop there and foresees even more ambitious flights in Georgiy Sudakov's future: “I think his career will not be limited to Benfica and in the future, he will play for Real Madrid or another global giant.”

Finally, in a conversation with Sport.ua, the former teammate of the Ukrainian international, who was a starter against France, predicted what his role will be with the Sacred Mantle of the Reds: “I wished him success and health. I am sure he will succeed at Benfica and become the leader of the club.”

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