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John Stones explains impact war in Ukraine had on former Man City teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko
26.03.2023 - 14:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City defender John Stones has spoken about the impact the war in Ukraine had on Oleksandr Zinchenko while the pair were teammates at the Etihad.
The England international was playing with Zinchenko for Pep Guardiola's side when Russia invaded the latter's homeland, and the now Arsenal man was - and still is - understandably emotional. After City won the Premier League title on the final day of last season, he celebrated by draping himself in a Ukrainian flag.
Stones is expected to come up against Zinchenko when England welcome Ukraine to Wembley for a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday evening. Despite this, and the fact the duo are now battling for the top-flight title, the Blues defender spoke of his respect and admiration for his former teammate.
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Discussing Zinchenko's demeanour when Russian troops invaded Ukraine 13 months ago, Stones said: "I don’t know if shocked is the right word. But Zinner wasn’t himself at all. He was very sad. He is usually such a bubbly person, really happy. It shocked us all. I never thought I would see this happen.
"I was so upset for Zinner. We all tried to speak to him and get him to vent his feelings. He was always looking for what his family, who were still over there, were doing and how he could help.
"I know he was out there on the streets in Manchester with a lot of his fellow countrymen that he could be with and support at that time. I think it was also about the football family. People showed their hearts, putting their club and love for their team to one side and recognising there are bigger things than football. I can’t imagine what he went through.
"For him to go through it seamlessly and win
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