The first part of the 2024/2025 club season for Ukraine's national team defender and English "Bournemouth" player Illia Zabarny turned out to be successful — both individually and in terms of the team.

Out of 20 matches that "Cherries" played in two tournaments, our footballer participated in 19, each of which he played in full. The only meeting Zabarny missed was a match in the second round of the English League Cup against "West Ham," where Bournemouth suffered a defeat — 0:1.

As for club successes, it's clear that New Year found Bournemouth at their highest-ever seventh position. Moreover, only five points separate them from the Champions League zone.

It is important to note that Spanish coach of the English club Andoni Iraola does not hide his admiration for the actions of the Ukrainian national team player and acknowledges Zabarny's leadership status in the team. If injuries, illnesses, or damages spare Illia, such a pleasant situation will last until the end of the season. What next? Already now, the English press is speculating about a possible transfer of the defender to a more top-tier club. It all makes sense given the quality of the Ukrainian's play, but, of course, we need to wait...