Chernivtsi's «Bukovyna» has lost one of its most prominent pre-season acquisitions — striker Renat Dadashov, who sustained an injury during the September-October international break while playing for the Azerbaijan national team. Upon returning to the club, the player was diagnosed with a tear in the anterior thigh muscles, and according to doctors' forecasts, his recovery will take until late November or early December. This is reported by Sport RBC.UA citing the TaToTake project.
Injury in the National Team
As sources clarify, the injury was received precisely during the period of international matches when Dadashov was at the disposal of the Azerbaijan national team. After returning to Chernivtsi and undergoing a medical examination, the player was found to have a tear in the anterior thigh muscles — a typical injury for a forward that rules him out of contention for workload in the coming weeks. For a team that is just beginning to gel a new squad, losing such a player in the attacking line looks like a tangible blow.
Diagnosis and Recovery Timeline
According to data cited by Sport RBC.UA, doctors predict that Dadashov will return to the pitch no earlier than late November or early December. This means the striker will miss a significant stretch of the autumn part of the season, including the upcoming fixtures. Specific return dates typically depend on the recovery dynamics and can be adjusted during rehabilitation, so the club will likely assess his readiness as late November approaches.
A Month in Chernivtsi: Four Matches Without Goal Contributions
It is worth noting that Dadashov joined «Bukovyna» just a month ago. During this time, the former player of English side Wolverhampton Wanderers and German club Eintracht Frankfurt has managed to play four matches for the Chernivtsi club, but has not yet scored or assisted. Thus, the injury interrupted his adaptation to the new team at an early stage when the forward was still finding his game and understanding with his attacking partners.
Match Against Kudrivka: Personnel Losses Ahead of Saturday's Game
On Saturday, October 17, Serhiy Shyshchenko's team will play against Kudrivka, with the match scheduled to kick off at 15:30. In this fixture, «Bukovyna» will definitely be without two players: besides Dadashov, right-back Illia Putria is sidelined due to injury. The loss of two players simultaneously narrows the coaching staff's choices for the starting lineup and options on the flanks and in attack, which could affect the tactics for the upcoming match.
Positive News for the Attacking Unit
At the same time, the Chernivtsi club also has good news. Attacking players Mykhal Klepach, Yevhen Pidlepeneц (Pidlepenets), and Bohdan Boichuk have returned to training with the general group. According to the source, all three could make the squad for the match against Kudrivka, which will give the coaching staff additional options up front and partially compensate for Dadashov's absence in the near future.
Background: Conflict with Polissya
Bukovyna's personnel problems coincide with a difficult external environment around the club. It was previously reported about a scandal in the UPL: «Polissya» officially complained to the UAF against Bukovyna's coach. Thus, ahead of the match against Kudrivka, the team has to combine solving on-field tasks with resolving an off-field conflict, which adds extra tension to the autumn stretch of the season.
