Real Madrid goalkeeper Lunin posted on social media to refute reports that he refused to play for Ukraine, saying that it was impossible for him to refuse to play for his country.
Lunin Social Media:
Seeing the recent false information and completely fabricated claims that I refuse to represent the Ukrainian national team, I can no longer remain silent, especially when someone tries to tarnish my reputation and question my love and loyalty to the national team.
Dear journalists, before spreading any information, please verify its authenticity. Have any of you heard me say with your own ears that I don't want to come to the national team, or heard the head coach say it? ! The answer is "no" because it's simply impossible - I can't even imagine refusing to play for the Ukrainian national team, let alone say it.
The national team is the dream and goal of every football player. For me, it is a pride to represent the colors of our country. There were a lot of games where I didn't start, I was just on the bench, and I never had any problems. Why is there a problem now? We all know that this is the national team and the most important thing is the team and the results.
Everyone wants to play, this is normal, but the decision lies with the coach, and he will decide based on what is best for the team. And we, as players, have to be ready to help. Those recent articles - they're all lies. The unprofessional conduct of some reporters by publishing such reports or statements is disrespectful to me as a professional player and as a person. I think it's wrong to use news to mislead fans and create conflict between us.
May world peace and glory be to Ukraine!