English Watford player Christian Shevchenko could debut for his father’s home country.
Christian Shevchenko, the son of Ukrainian football leader Andrei Shevchenko, will soon be able to play for the country’s youth team. According to Sport.ua, Christian received Ukrainian citizenship.
Now he can start playing for youth teams, he needs to register his football citizenship with FIFA.
Meanwhile, tribuna.com contacted the head coach of the U-19 national team, Dmitry Mikhailenko, who confirmed that he plans to call up Christian Shevchenko to the team.
– Yes, it is known. Yes, we are planning. I’m in touch with Watford’s coaches and analysts. I watched his last three games. He has a very decent level, so we plan to call him,” said Mikhailenko.
We remind you that 17-year-old Christian Shevchenko plays in the Watford academy at U-17 and U-18 levels. Earlier, the head coach of the English team said that he was amazed by the footballer’s form.
Source: korrespondent
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