The pill does not pass for Andreï Yarmolenko.
The West Ham player criticizes the Russian players for the lack of involvement in the solidarity movement towards Ukraine.
On social media, the winger called out those they consider "
cowards
".
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“Guys, why do you sit like assholes and say nothing? In my country they kill people, women, mothers, our children. But you don't say anything, you haven't made any comments. I know a lot of you, you all told me it shouldn't be like this, that your president is acting incorrectly. So guys, you have influence over people, please show them... Now is the time to show your necks... in real life. Thank you for your attention ! Glory to Ukraine.”
Very affected by the events in his country, the player had been left to rest by his club.
David Moyes, his coach, had not called him last weekend.
The stadium was then draped in the colors of Ukraine and paid him a vibrant tribute.
London's Olympic Stadium, home of West Ham.
PAUL CHILDS / REUTERS
“
He has a lot of family members in Ukraine,
the technician justified himself
.
He is upset, and rightly so.
Since then, the Ukrainian has resumed training.
His Manchester City compatriot, Oleksander Zinchenko, is available to Pep Guardiola.
He was even exceptionally promoted to captain on Tuesday.