Manchester City defender John Stones has spoken about the impact the war in Ukraine had on Oleksandr Zinchenko while the pair were teammates at the Etihad.
The England international was playing with Zinchenko for Pep Guardiola's side when Russia invaded the latter's homeland, and the now Arsenal man was - and still is - understandably emotional. After City won the Premier League title on the final day of last season, he celebrated by draping himself in a Ukrainian flag.
Stones is expected to come up against Zinchenko when England welcome Ukraine to Wembley for a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday evening. Despite this, and the fact the duo are now battling for the top-flight title, the Blues defender spoke of his respect and admiration for his former teammate.
