The Ukrainian Yarmolenko attacks the silence of Russian footballers for the invasion of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Yarmolenko attacks the silence of Russian footballers for the invasion of Ukraine

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“You have influence on people, show them, I beg you… it’s time to show your courage… in real life,” he posted on his social media

The message of a Ukrainian player to his Russian teammates: “It’s time to throw eggs”

“I have a question for the players of the Russian national team: guys why are you sitting like… and don’t say anything?“. The Ukrainian player Andriy Yarmolenko has virulently addressed his Russian counterparts on Instagram.

The West Ham striker, who has played 107 games and has scored 44 goals for Ukrainepublished a video on his Instagram account on Tuesday in which he reproached the Russian players for their silence and lack of action.

“In half step they kill people, women, mothers, children. But you don’t say anything, you don’t make any comments…”, attacks the 32-year-old player.

Tribute to West Ham United striker Andriy Yarmolenko and the people of Ukraine in the Premier League after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.AFP

“I know many of you, all of you have told me that it should not be like this, that your president acts incorrectly…”, he continues.

“So guys, you have influence on people, show them, I beg you… it’s time to show your courage… in real life,” Yarmolenko urges.

West Ham have rested the Ukrainian player, who is very affected after the invasion of his country by Russia.

“I spoke to him and he is worried. We hope your family is safe“explained his trainer David Moyes on February 25.

Yarmolenko was born in Russia, the son of Ukrainian parents, who returned to their country when he was a child.

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