The legendary former defender of Kyiv’s «Dynamo», Oleg Kuznetsov, on Illia Zabarnyi’s career development at the English club «Bournemouth».
Oleg Kuznetsov— It’s very good that Zabarnyi left «Dynamo» in time and ended up at a relegation-threatened team in the EPL. «Bournemouth» was constantly fighting for survival. There was a lot of work to do in defense, as they say, an endless task. Illia took on a great load, which ultimately helped him grow as a defender. I remember him as a young player who was very afraid of making mistakes and taking the initiative. And now look at how he initiates attacks, how he wraps up opponents in defense. Plus, he plays very well in the air, has a good sense of position, and a good first pass. So, everything that a top-level central defender needs, he has. If he is to move anywhere, it should be to a Champions League club, — said Kuznetsov.
