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“The greatest talent I have ever seen in my life is in a shelter for a useless war”

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Among the millions of Ukrainians who are anxious for the lives of themselves and their families is Giorgi Sudakov.

A highly talented footballer, whom Shakhtar Donetsk made sure to “tie” with a contract until 2026, before football became unnecessary fun because of Russian invasion in Ukraine.

THE Fernando Valenteformer coach of Group B in Shakhtar, told the Portuguese Agencia Lusa that “is the greatest talent I have ever seen in my life. He is 19 years old, is expecting a child with his girlfriend, Lisa. Dreams waiting to be fulfilled, were taken away in a shelter, in a useless war. I cry and pray for this couple and for all the young players and friends I left behind. My heart is cracked …

Sudakov has great potential, could play in Barcelona or Manchester City. “I have a photo of him with his girlfriend before the war on my cell phone and one he sent me now, from the shelter, and my eyes are filled with tears.”

The 19-year-old midfielder managed to play this year 14 times, counting four goals and one assistwhile he also has three appearances with the national team of his homeland.

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