West Ham United manager David Moyes delivered an update on Ukraine star Andriy Yarmolenko amid his home nation's ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russian forces have controversially invaded Ukraine in recent days, with the conflict between the two nations worsening.
Now, Moyes has opened up about how Yarmolenko has been feeling, admitting that the 32-year-old has been understandably upset with the ongoing situation in his homeland.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday night's FA Cup clash with Southampton, he said: [Yarmolenko] came back in yesterday and did a bit of light training and we had a good chat, obviously he is really upset with the whole situation as many people are especially those form Ukraine so we will not rush him, I asked him to come in today and see how he feels and if he feels fine and up to it he will travel tomorrow with the team but if he does not then we will give him some more days off.
"We will give him the chance to go with his own feelings. He is worried for everybody and that is understandable."
Moyes continued: "It is a really difficult situation for us as well. We would like to offer him more help and support but we don't know what we can do either.
"It is the same across the world. The world is wanting to offer as much support as we can.
"All we can hope is the sanctions somewhere along the line take their toll on Russia as nobody wants war.
"As for Yarmolenko, we are speaking to him most days, the players were great with him yesterday, they tried to integrate him and made him feel really welcome, and his family.
"There is very little we can do. We have to just try and support him the best way we can.
The Hammers boss also spoke about UEFA's actions, with the Champions League final moving from Saint Petersburg to the Stade de France in Paris instead.
When asked about UEFA's actions, Moyes added: "I totally agree. It could probably have been done even quicker.
"UEFA have worked really hard. They have cancelled games, they have moved the Champions League final. Football is such a powerful tool all round the world.
"Every country watches the Premier League. Because of that, it is really important that we take action and make sure we isolate them completely. I am not a politician but that’s how I feel about the football side.
