Ukraine National Team Roster Finalized for Nations League Match Against Hungary
The Ukrainian national team roster for the Nations League match against Hungary on September 25 has been finalized by Italian coach Andrea Maldera, according to the press service of the Ukrainian Football Association. Out of an expanded training camp roster of 30 players, only 23 athletes can be selected for the official match sheet under competition rules.
Experienced forwards and midfielders such as Roman Yaremchuk and Mykola Shaparenko were left off the final match roster. In addition, Ivan Varfolomeyev missed selection due to a suspension known prior to the squad reduction.
New Debutants Earn Spots on the Official Match Sheet
The streamlined 23-player lineup introduces several new faces to the senior squad. The official roster features five debutants across different positions: goalkeeper Georgiy Yermakov, defenders Oleksandr Drambaev and Illia Krupskyi, winger Maksym Khlan, and forward Ihor Krasnopir.
The complete squad breakdown announced by the Ukrainian Football Association includes goalkeepers Anatoliy Trubin, Georgiy Yermakov, and Dmytro Riznyk. Defenders named to the sheet are Ilya Zabarnyi, Mykola Matvienko, Vitalii Mykolenko, Valerii Bondar, Eduard Sarapii, Ilya Krupskyi, and Oleksandr Drambaev. Midfield options feature Andriy Yarmolenko, Heorhiy Sudakov, Viktor Tsygankov, Oleksandr Zubkov, Volodymyr Brazhko, Maksym Khlan, Oleksandr Nazarenko, Oleg Ocheretko, and Yegor Nazaryna, while the forward line consists of Vladislav Vanat, Danylo Sikan, Matviy Ponomarenko, and Ihor Krasnopir.
Did you know? Andrea Maldera called up an expanded group of 30 players for the training camp before cutting the selection down to the 23-player limit required for the official match sheet against Hungary.
Broadcasting and Broader Ukrainian Sports Updates
Broadcast details for the upcoming Nations League fixture between Hungary and Ukraine were announced separately ahead of the September 25 kickoff. Beyond football, recent updates across Ukrainian athletics note that world champion Alina Marushchak has changed her citizenship, while Vladimir Klitschko attended the finals of the European Boxing Championships where Ukrainian boxers secured bronze medals, and Oleksandr Usyk earned a spot in the top 50 most influential people in world boxing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who finalized the Ukrainian national team roster?
Italian coach Andrea Maldera finalized the roster for the upcoming Nations League match.
Which prominent players were left off the final roster?
Roman Yaremchuk and Mykola Shaparenko were omitted from the final 23-player match sheet, alongside the suspended Ivan Varfolomeyev.
When is the Nations League match between Hungary and Ukraine scheduled?
The match is scheduled for September 25.
How many players were originally called up to the training camp?
An expanded roster of 30 players was initially called up before the selection was trimmed to 23 for the official match sheet.
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