As reported by Sport.ua, Oleksiy Hutsulyak’s loss of a place in the starting lineup, and now even a place in the application of the 'wolves', is not related to the health of the Ukrainian national team player. The coaching staff of Zhytomyrlinians is dissatisfied with the level of play and the attitude towards the case shown by the star midfielder.
The priority is precisely team play, and there are questions to Oleksiy regarding the execution of tactical tasks, so those who meet all the coaching staff’s requirements play in the lineup. That is why Ruslan Rotan prefers Maksym Bragar and Vladyslav Veletnya on the flanks of Polissia’s attack.
Recall that the last time Hutsulyak appeared in the starting lineup of 'Polissia' was back in the summer in a match against 'Dynamo'. Since then, Oleksiy has been receiving regular playing practice only in the national team of Ukraine, while at the club, he was mainly coming on as a substitute or not being included in the match application at all.
Oleksiy Hutsulyak’s contract with 'Polissia' ends in the summer of 2026.