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An analysis published in the Ukrainian media highlighted Qarabag player Aleksey Kashuk’s growing role this season. It said the 26-year-old midfielder deserved consideration as a candidate for the national team.
Kashuk has scored five goals and provided one assist in 15 appearances this season. The analysis said his progress should be assessed not only through statistical indicators but also by changes in his role within the team.
His role at Qarabag has grown
The article linked Kashuk’s establishment in the starting lineup to Leandro Andrade’s transfer to Polissya. It said the departure of the Cape Verdean player, who had long been the first choice on Qarabag’s right wing, created new opportunities for the Ukrainian midfielder. Kashuk was said to have seized the chance and become one of the key figures in attack.
The analysis also noted that Qarabag, which lost the championship to Sabah last season, was going through a rebuilding phase and had brought in new attacking players. Kashuk’s greater familiarity with the team and its system, as well as his ability to play in different attacking positions, were described as advantages.
Kashuk has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 87 appearances for Qarabag. He previously made his mark at Sabah with 18 goals and 12 assists in 41 matches. This season, he has scored against Shamakhi, Zira, Imishli and Neftchi, while his performances against Dynamo Kyiv and Benfica were also rated highly in the analysis.
Possible call-up to Ukraine’s national team
The author cited the limited options on the right wing of Ukraine’s national team as a reason to give Kashuk a chance. Viktor Tsygankov is one of the leading candidates for the position, the article said, but the team needs a player who can provide cover for him.
The analysis also noted that Azerbaijan ranked 24th and Ukraine 23rd in UEFA’s country coefficient rankings. The author stressed that Kashuk did not necessarily have to be a starter, but Ukraine’s coaching staff should monitor him closely.
