---
title: "Maldera Announces Ukraine Squad for November: Yarmolyuk Returns from Injury"
description: "Andrea Maldera has announced Ukraine's squad for the November Nations League matches, featuring the return of Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk to the 25-man main roster. The team will play Northern Ireland on November 14 and Georgia on November 17."
date: 2026-11-04T08:43:55.884Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/maldera-announces-ukraine-squad-yarmolyuk-returns
tags: [ukraine-national-team, nations-league, yarmolyuk, brentford, football]
author: "Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Maldera Announces Ukraine Squad for November: Yarmolyuk Returns from Injury

![Ukrainian football player Yehor Yarmolyuk in the national team yellow kit during a match](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/04/maldera-obyavil-zayavku-sbornoj-ukrainy-yarmolyuk-vernulsya/maldera-obyavil-zayavku-sbornoj-ukrainy-yarmolyuk-vernulsya-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Andrea Maldera announced a main squad of 25 players and a reserve of 9 for the November Nations League matches
- Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk returns to the team after missing previous games due to injury
- On November 14, Ukraine plays away against Northern Ireland, followed by a match against Georgia on November 17

Ukraine national team head coach Andrea Maldera has determined the squad for the upcoming November UEFA Nations League fixtures. According to [Sport RBC.UA](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/rmolyuk-znovu-skladi-maldera-ogolosiv-zayavku-1793780896.html), citing the official UAF website, the main roster includes 25 players, while another nine athletes have been added to the reserve list. The centerpiece of the announcement is the return of Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk, who missed the national team's previous matches due to injury.

### Yarmolyuk's Return to the National Team

Yehor Yarmolyuk, who plays for Brentford, missed out on the team's previous fixtures due to health issues. However, ahead of the November Nations League matches, the midfielder has fully recovered and is once again included in Andrea Maldera's primary squad. His return significantly strengthens the team's midfield ahead of the final two group stage fixtures.

### Full Squad for the November Matches

Goqukeepers: Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica), Dmytro Potroshytel (Shakhtar), Heorhiy Yermakov (Kharkiv). Defenders: Mykola Matviyenko, Valeriy Bondar (both - Shakhtar), Eduard Sarapiy, Borys Krushynskyi (both - Polissya), Illia Zabarnyi (PSG), Taras Mykhavko (Dynamo), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton), Illia Krupskyi (Kharkiv). Midfielders: Oleh Ocheretko, Yehor Nazarina (both - Shakhtar), Oleksandr Andriyevskyi (Polissya), Ivan Varfolomeiev (Lincoln), Yehor Yarmolyuk (Brentford). Attacking Players: Heorhiy Sudakov (Benfica), Oleksandr Nazarenko, Ihor Krasnopyr (both - Polissya), Oleksandr Zubkov (AEK), Matviy Ponomarenko (Dynamo), Danylo Sikan (Anderlecht), Roman Yaremchuk (Olympiacos), Gennady (Qarabag).

### Reserve List

In addition to the main 25 players, the coaching staff named nine athletes to the reserve list: Oleksandr Pikhalyonok, Volodymyr Brazhko, Ruslan Neshcheret, Heorhiy Bushchan, Artem Dovbyk, Oleksandr Drambayev, Vladyslav Vanat, Artem Bondarenko, and Tymur Tuterov. Their presence in the extended list gives the coaching staff extra options in case of injuries or tactical adjustments ahead of the crucial matches.

### November Match Calendar

In November, the national team will play its two final group stage matches in the UEFA Nations League. On November 14, the Ukrainians will play an away match against Northern Ireland, and on November 17, they will face Georgia. Both encounters will be decisive for the final standings in the group at this stage of the tournament.

### Context and Significance of the Squad

Maldera's announced roster reflects the current squad depth and potential: the list features players from clubs in England, France, Portugal, Belgium, Greece, Azerbaijan, as well as Ukrainian and American clubs. The return of Yarmolyuk and depth in every line provide the coaching staff with room for tactical decisions in the final two group stage games of the Nations League.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Ярмолюк снова в составе: Мальдера объявил заявку сборной Украины на ноябрь](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/rmolyuk-znovu-skladi-maldera-ogolosiv-zayavku-1793780896.html) - Primary source: 25+9 squad, Yarmolyuk's return, calendar for Nov 14 (Northern Ireland) and Nov 17 (Georgia).

## FAQ

### Who has returned to the Ukraine national team squad for the November matches?

Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk has returned to the main roster after previously missing national team matches due to an injury.

### How many players were included in the squad?

The main roster consists of 25 players, with an additional nine players placed on the reserve list.

### Who and when will the Ukraine national team play in November?

On November 14, they face Northern Ireland away, and on November 17, they play against Georgia. These are the final two fixtures of the UEFA Nations League group stage.