Currently flying high at Lyon, Paulo Fonseca has reflected on his time at Shakhtar Donetsk and the current situation in Ukraine.
The Portuguese coached in Ukraine from 2016 to 2019 and won three league titles, but he also met his wife and started a family.
Three years after his departure Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country and his family were forced to flee.
Four years on from that date and now at Lyon, Fonseca has given his thoughts on the conflict and said why it’s getting worse.
“I am outraged,” the Portuguese coach told L’Equipe.
“The attacks against Ukraine are becoming increasingly frequent and deadly.
“I had hoped that, over time, things would change. But since Mr. Trump returned to power and promised a swift peace, the situation has clearly worsened.
“Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles are launched every day. The United States has weakened the position of both Ukraine and the European Union.
“And this has made life even more difficult for Ukrainians. I feel increasingly outraged.”
Reflecting on the impact on his family, he added: “Imagine what it’s like: you go to work and at any moment, a bomb could fall on the place where your family is, especially your children.
“People try to live a normal life, but I think it’s impossible. It’s a terrible daily reality.
“I would love to get back into the national team, or return to Shakhtar Donetsk. That’s one of my dreams for the future.”
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