5 players from the Ukraine and Russia that your club should look at
Before getting into the contents of this article, it is appropriate to pay respects to those suffering in Ukraine. War is horrible and shatters the lives of those experiencing it forever. It is hoped that the situation can be resolved as soon as possible.
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the crisis that has emerged, FIFA has taken some decisions. They have ruled that unless both parties say otherwise, the contracts of foreign players with Ukrainian clubs can be considered terminated until the end of the season. Foreign players employed with Russian clubs will also have the right to suspend their contracts if they can't come to an agreement with their clubs.
This leaves clubs all over Europe with the scope of picking up a lot of decent players on free deals. Here are five such players:
#5 Marcos Antonio
Shakhtar Donetsk's 21-year-old central midfielder Marcos Antonio is one of the noteworthy names who can be bought. A diminutive yet athletic midfielder, the Brazilian is a solid passer as well as a ball carrier. His strength lies in his passing, which he often uses to great effect breaking lines from deep.
Although he can play a number of roles in midfield, his best position is probably the pivot. His high defensive work-rate is also a positive. He has been linked with Juventus as a replacement for Weston McKennie, who is out for a long time due to a broken foot.
#4 Manor Solomon
Manor Solomon is yet another Shakhtar player on this list. He is Israeli and is 22 years old and plays on the wing. Although he can play on both wings, he is more commonly seen on the left.
Solomon is a highly technically gifted player who relies on his dribbling to create danger. A player with real flair and a bag full of skills, he is never shy about taking on fullbacks. He has four goals and two assists in 26 appearances this season. Arsenal have scouted him in the past but his next destination is yet to be seen.