The 56-year-old left Moldova, where he has been training since December 2020, responding to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to join the “territorial defense effort”.
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The Sheriff Tiraspol trainer has joined Ukraine to swell the ranks of the army in the face of the Russian invasion. Yuriy Vernydub had already hinted that he would return to his country in a press conference after Thursday’s match against Braga in the Europa League (2-0 defeat). “I have a wife, two children, two grandchildren, brothers and sisters, I wish them health and that this war does not affect them. When I arrive in Moldova, I will ask to go to my family, if they need my help, I will always be there,” said the Ukrainian technician.
This Monday, a photo shows Yuriy Vernydub in military uniform, posing with two other men, also ready to fight.
Sheriff Tiraspol manager Yuriy Vernydub is primed and ready!
He defeated Real Madrid in the autumn
Now he’s joined the territorial defence effort too ???????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/8OsY7kOHST
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