OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO NEWS

UK wants Gazprom-backed Champions League final out of Russia

The British government has led calls for the Champions League final to be taken out of Russia to punish its deepening intervention in Ukraine, prompting UEFA to say it would recons...

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cancelo's value soars as City resumes Champions League quest

It seems incredible that the Portugal full back Joao Cancelo was deemed surplus to requirements by Manchester City for last season’s Champions League final given his new-found impo...

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League returns: PSG-Real Madrid highlights last 16

The Champions League resumes this week with the start of the knockout stage

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns in Cup win Zinchenko (undisclosed) played 23 minutes off the bench in Saturday's FA Cup win.

Impact Zinchenko recovered over the break and it looks like he's good to go going forward. Unfortunately, his starting role is unlikely to return now that Kyle Walker is healthy again. When that was the case early in the season, Zinchenko totaled no league starts until December.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out ahead of break Zinchenko (undisclosed) isn't ready for Saturday's trip to Southampton, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Zinchenko will miss his third-straight contest with an unknown issue, which comes after five-straight starts. There have been a lot of unknowns the last couple months starting with Kyle Walker's absences and now Zinchenko's, who will hope to return over the break.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Zinchenko did not make the game-day squad list to face Chelsea Saturday.

Impact Zinchenko will miss the second straight game with an undisclosed ailment despite having two weeks to recover. Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo are manning the defensive flanks versus Chelsea.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Arsenal match Zinchenko is not an option for Saturday's game versus Arsenal due to lack of fitness, the Evening News reports.

Impact Zinchenko will be sidelined for this one and will look to recuperate ahead of January 15th's match versus Chelsea. Joao Cancelo and Nathan Ake are starting on the flanks, while Kyle Walker is making his return to the bench.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League leader Man City beats ailing Newcastle 4-0

Premier League leader Manchester City made it 11 goals in two games by sweeping aside struggling Newcastle 4-0

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Zinchenko took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Newcastle United. He also made two interceptions, a clearance and won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Zinchenko played well on both sides of the ball, and he's now started five of six games in all competitions during December. Next weekend is a clash against ninth-placed Leicester, which have scored 27 goals in 16 Premier League matches this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up City's lone goal Zinchenko had an assist while crossing five times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Zinchenko set up Riyad Mahrez in the 76th minute assisting City's lone goal of the match. The assist was the first in the Champions League for the fullback while his five crosses and two chances created were both the second highest amounts on the team in the loss.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ukraine beats Bosnia & Herzegovina, into World Cup playoffs

Second-half goals from midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko and forward Artem Dovbyk gave Ukraine a 2-0 win at Bosnia and Herzegovina and sent it to the World Cup playoffs in second plac...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues bench role Zinchenko has played just 10 minutes, all of them in Champions League, over the last six matches in which he was available.

Impact Zinchenko is healthy, but Pep Guardiola has been fine rolling out Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo almost every match. That makes sense, but once the fixtures start piling up, it wouldn't be surprising if Zinchenko got a start or two.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Burnley Zinchenko (undisclosed) returned to training and is available for Saturday's match against Burnley, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Zinchenko has missed the last four matches in all competitions because of an unknown injury, but it looks like he's back and ready to compete for time again. He may not be a regular, but he definitely provides depth for Man City wherever he is needed.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liverpool Zinchenko (undisclosed) will remain out for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Zinchenko, who has been out since starting in Champions League two weeks ago. It's unknown the exact issue, but his absence is forcing Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo into starting every match at the moment.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not available midweek Zinchenko (undisclosed) is not in the traveling squad for Tuesday's match against PSG.

Impact Zinchenko went the full 90 in the win against Leipzig two weeks ago, but he hasn't appeared since because of an unknown injury. Man City have been fairly mum on his issue, though they've been content to roll out Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker almost every match at full-back.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Chelsea Zinchenko (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's clash wtih Chelsea.

Impact Zinchenko will skip the second game in a row due to an unspecified injury. Joao Cancelo is getting the nod on the left flank.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status unknown for Saturday Zinchenko (undisclosed) was not mentioned by Pep Guardiola in his press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Zinchenko didn't play last weekend and it's still unclear what injury he's dealing with. For now, it's best to assume he won't start Saturday, though if healthy, he could be an option to start midweek at PSG, similar to when he went the full 90 against Leipzig two weeks ago.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Zinchenko missed Saturday's draw against Southampton with an undisclosed injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact It is unclear how long Zinchenko will be out for and it likely means more playing time for Joao Cancelo, who has played every minute for Man City in the early season. Zinchenko started the midweek win against Leipzig and will be needed to allow City to rotate at full-back.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guardiola moves closer to team of midfielders at Man City

Pep Guardiola would be the first to accept he has an obsession with midfielders

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be assessed for opener Zinchenko returned to team training Tuesday ahead of Sunday's opener against Tottenham.

Impact Zinchenko is back with the team after getting a little more than a month off following his involvement in the Euros. He had a successful summer and will hope to turn that into more at Man City, assuming he stays with the club for another season.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Zinchenko took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against England. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact was active against England, but his side was just outclassed by a better opponent on Saturday. Still, making the quarterfinals of this tournament was an excellent achievement for Ukraine, and Zinchenko can exit with his head held high with a goal and an assist in five matches.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

England won't have home support against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Facing Ukraine might seem like an easy proposition for England after overcoming historic rival Germany in the last 16

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores, assists in win Zinchenko scored one goal on his only shot and provided one assist from one chance created during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sweden.

Impact Zinchenko finally showed off his talents by scoring his team's first goal then playing in a perfect cross on Artem Dovbyk's wining effort. Though he took advantage of extra time to boost his stats, Zinchenko had been far more active defensively than in the attack until this game. If he's able to get forward in the quarterfinals against England, Zinchenko should have plenty to offer as one of the best players in his national side.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ukraine scores late in extra time, beats Sweden at Euro 2020

Artem Dovbyk scored late in extra time to give Ukraine a 2-1 win over Sweden and a spot in the European Championship quarterfinals

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defensive in win Zinchenko made four tackles and one interception during Thursday's 2-1 win over North Macedonia.

Impact Zinchenko put together a solid performance, good for three chances created, though he failed to get on the scoresheet. The defender has been lining up in midfield, which gives him excellent offensive value. Next up for Zinchenko is a Monday clash with Austria.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE