Ukrainian footballer Andriy Yarmolenko, the captain of the team, has chosen to modify his squad number for the upcoming season. The skilled winger, who currently dons the number 20 for his club, has decided to match his squad number with that of his national team, which is number 7.
Yarmolenko shared his thoughts on the change, indicating that he has a deep affinity for the number 7 and feels it brings him favorable fortune during matches. He also noted that having the same number for both his club and his national team will enable him to feel a greater sense of cohesion in his gameplay.
The announcement regarding the number change received a variety of responses from fans, with some showing enthusiasm for Yarmolenko’s decision, while others felt discontent over the alteration. Nevertheless, the captain is resolute in his choice and is eager to represent his national team number at the club level.
Yarmolenko’s commitment to both his country and club is clear in his squad number alteration, and supporters will certainly be keeping a close eye on how this change affects his on-field performance.