‘It was so emotional for me’ - Ukraine international Andriy Yarmolenko after scoring in West Ham win

West Ham’s Ukraine international Andriy Yarmolenko was overcome with emotion after scoring in the 2-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa, after saying all he can think about is “the Russian army is killing Ukrainian people.” The forward was in tears after he came off the bench to score the opening goal in his first appearance for the club since Moscow began its invasion. Ad/> Yarmolenko received a standing ovation from both sets of supporters when he was introduced in the second half at the London Stadium and after putting his side ahead, all of his team-mates embraced him.

Premier LeagueEverton lose at home to Wolves, Leeds beat Norwich and Yarmolenko scores in West Ham win18 HOURS AGO «It was so emotional for me because of the situation in my country,» he told Sky Sports. «It is so difficult for me right now in this moment thinking about football because every day, the Russian army is killing Ukrainian people.

»I just want to say thank you to my team-mates, who support me all the time, every day. To West Ham fans, they also support me and Ukrainian people and also to all British people, because we feel you support us.

«I felt the support from the fans and I tried to give everything on the pitch because I know how important the game was for us today. I'm not ready for 100% because the last two weeks I train maybe three or four times.

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