Injuries keep Neshcheret, Voloshyn and Pikhalonok in Kyiv, ruling them out of Conference League return leg AI

Three key Dynamo Kyiv players — Neshcheret, Voloshyn and Pikhalonok — remained in Kyiv due to injuries and will not be able to take part in the return leg of the third qualifying round of the Conference League, according to a club report published 12 August 2026. Losing three first-team players ahead of a decisive European qualifier is a direct blow to Dynamo Kyiv and matters to fans in the city: it could force tactical changes, affect squad selection for the upcoming match, and influence supporters' expectations for the club’s progress in the competition.