Artem Dobvik got injured before the Ukrainian national team: consequences assessed

Injury of Artem Dobvik

During the qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Ukrainian forward Artem Dobvik sustained a left thigh injury in a match against 'Udinese', playing for 'Roma'. The head coach of the Roman club described the injury as serious and possibly long-term.

This injury poses problems for the Ukrainian national team, as Dobvik was called up for the crucial matches of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Now, in the national team roster, besides the injured Dobvik, there are only two nominal forwards: Vladislav Vanat and Roman Yaremchuk.

Results of the Ukrainian national team matches

In the nearest qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine defeated Iceland with a score of 5:3. The goals were scored by Malynovsky, Hutsulak, Kalyuzhny, and Ocheretko.

In previous matches, the team drew with Azerbaijan and lost to France with a score of 0:2. Fans during the match against France showcased a huge banner 'Fortress of Europe', supporting the team.

During the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukrainian team is missing forward Artem Dobvik. His injury will be a serious test for the team, which is looking for alternative solutions in the forward group. Assembling the team will require addressing important tasks and competing for qualification for the World Championship.