Fri Oct 11 18:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Georgia Aims for Unbeaten Streak as Ukraine Struggles with Injuries

**Poznan, Poland:** A clash of contrasting fortunes awaits in UEFA Nations League Group 1 on Friday, as top-placed Georgia faces a struggling Ukraine. The Georgians, riding high after a strong Euro 2024 performance, are looking to extend their unbeaten streak, while Ukraine, plagued by injuries and a recent slump, seeks a vital point to revive their campaign.

Georgia dominated their September fixtures, defeating both Czech Republic and Albania, while Ukraine suffered back-to-back defeats. The war in Ukraine has also impacted their performance, forcing them to host Friday’s match in Poland.

Serhiy Rebrov’s team, despite having lost only three of their previous 16 matches, are now facing a fight to maintain their League B status. Rebrov welcomes back key striker Artem Dovbyk, but faces a depleted squad, missing several crucial players including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Vitaliy Mykolenko, and Ruslan Malinovskyi due to injuries.

Georgia, led by Willy Sagnol, is brimming with confidence, boosted by their recent wins and the emergence of star players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giorgi Mamardashvili. However, despite their strong Nations League record, they will be wary of Ukraine’s potential, particularly with the return of Dovbyk.

Despite Ukraine’s struggles, they are still capable of a fight, and the match is likely to be a closely fought contest. However, Georgia’s recent form and offensive firepower make them the favorites to maintain their unbeaten streak.

**Possible Starting Lineups:**

**Ukraine:** Trubin; Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Mykhaylichenko; Sudakov, Buyalskyi, Shaparenko; Zubkov, Dovbyk, Mudryk

**Georgia:** Mamardashvili; Gvelesiani, Kashia, Dvali; Kakabadze, Chakvetadze, Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Lochoshvili; Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze

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