Skipper Zinchenko is a symbol of Ukrainian defiance against the Russian invasion of his homeland and the talisman his country hopes can lead them to an upset against England.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke only this week about his “love” for the 26-year-old, who has become an Arsenal leader and a driving force behind their title push.
It is remarkable that Zinchenko has been able to perform at such a high level while there has been so much grief and turmoil in his life. But he wants to use his platform to fight the war in a different way.
“It has been very difficult for him at times, but he has been very strong,” says his best friend and business partner, Artemy Ryabov. “I am proud of how he copes. He remains angry about the situation. He wants his country to win the war at any cost. People are still dying every day, so we don’t want people to forget about that.
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