Mircea Lucescu underwent an operation on his leg due to coxarthrosis, Kyiv “Dynamo” reported, the Ukrainian club said that the Romanian coach “is in an excellent mood”.

Mircea LucescuPhoto: Ozan KOSE / AFP / Profimedia

Mircea Lucescu, operated coxarthrosis – The coach has a great mood

The decision to work in Ukraine and not in European countries was made by the head coach after the match with Shakhtar Donetsk in order to demonstrate his commitment and support to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

He also decided to stay with the team and control the training process, Dynamo Kyiv notes.

According to the source, Lucescu will begin recovery under the supervision of doctors in Kyiv. Also, the situation is under the control of the medical staff of “Dynamo”, which will help the coach to quickly and successfully recover in Kyiv.

“The coach is in a great mood, cheerful and ready to get down to business. On Monday, he already took the first steps around the ward. Mircea Lucescu congratulates his team and fans” – Dynamo Kyiv.

Due to his health and the need for an operation for coxarthrosis, Lucescu was forced to temporarily entrust his duties to his assistant Oleksandr Shovkovskii, writes News.ro.