Who is included in the squad of Shakhtar Donetsk
The head coach of Donetsk Shakhtar, Arda Turan, has formed a group of 34 players who will go on a summer training camp. The list includes four newcomers: Oleksandr Karavaiev, Ryan Roberto, Bruninho, and Gleiker Mendoza. Also returning to the team is Georgiy Hocholeishvili, who previously played on loan. The first training sessions will start on July 1 in Slovenia, where four friendly matches are scheduled.
New kit for the club's anniversary
As part of the preparation for the upcoming season, Shakhtar presented the updated equipment. The design is made in honor of the 90th anniversary of the club's founding. The away kit features details that refer to the team's first name — Stakhanovets. The presentation of the new kit involved Marlon Gomez, Valerii Bondar, Dmytro Kryskiv, Oleg Ocheretko, and Alisson Santana.
The full list of Shakhtar players for the summer training camp looks like this:
- Goalkeepers: Dmytro Riznyk, Denys Tvardovskyi, Kiril Fesiun, Rostyslav Bahlai.
- Defenders: Diego Arroyo, Marlon Santos, Valerii Bondar, Georgiy Hocholeishvili, Pedro Henrique, Irakli Azarov, Vinicius Tobias, Alaa Gram, Oleksandr Karavaiev, Mykola Matviyenko.
- Midfielders: Marlon Gomez, Eginaldu, Dmytro Kryskiv, Pedrinho, Nevertone, Izaki, Lucas Ferreira, Artem Bondarenko, Viktor Tsukanov, Oleg Ocheretko, Yehor Nazaryna, Alisson, Denys Smetana, Prosper Obah, Ryan Roberto, Gleiker Mendoza, Bruninho.
- Forwards: Lassina Traore, Kauan Elias, Luka Meirelles.
Thus, Shakhtar is preparing for the start of the season with an updated squad and kit that emphasizes the rich history of the club. For Russian-speaking fans, it is worth noting that the training camp in Slovenia is a traditional preparation stage for many Ukrainian teams, allowing for quality off-season training.
Changes in the squad indicate Shakhtar's desire to enhance competition and improve results in the upcoming championship. Friendly matches will allow the coaching staff to assess new players and work on tactical options. The presentation of the kit dedicated to the anniversary also demonstrates the club's desire to preserve traditions while adapting to the modern demands of football.
As part of the preparation for the new season, Shakhtar also presented the updated equipment, dedicated to the club's 90th anniversary and its historical name. The design of the new kit reflects the rich history of the team and its traditions. You can learn more about the equipment presentation at this link.