Shatskikh Slams Dynamo: Ukrainian Cup Win Can't Mask Deeper Issues.

Maksim Shatskikh’s Disappointment with Dynamo’s Performance

According to Novyny.live: Former Dynamo Kyiv player and coach Maksim Shatskikh has voiced his frustration with the team’s showing in the 2025/26 season. Even the Ukrainian Cup victory, he argues, fails to overshadow the squad’s overall underwhelming play. In his view, the club urgently needs structural changes to achieve better results in upcoming campaigns.

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Shatskikh specifically called out the level of play of Andriy Yarmolenko, currently one of Dynamo’s key figures. He stated that Yarmolenko’s performances are falling short of expectations, adding:

“To change this, you need to work within the club’s structure and understand all the internal processes.” — Maksim Shatskikh

This underscores the need for deeper reforms if the team hopes to improve its future outcomes.

For context, Shatskikh still leads Andriy Yarmolenko by two goals on the all-time Ukrainian Premier League scoring list. When asked whether Yarmolenko might break his record, Shatskikh remarked:

“If he still has the strength, why not? I think he can beat my record. Can’t he score two goals? I don’t even think about it.” — Maksim Shatskikh

These comments highlight not only Shatskikh’s disappointment with the team’s performance but also his hope that changes can positively shape Dynamo’s future.

Shatskikh’s remarks reflect the deep concerns shared by many Dynamo fans. The club’s situation calls for a comprehensive evaluation of its performances, and structural adjustments could be a crucial step toward renewed success. Winning the Ukrainian Cup against a backdrop of persistent problems illustrates the team’s paradoxical state: despite occasional achievements, it requires systemic overhauls to regain competitiveness both domestically and internationally.