Vyacheslav Surkis has been included in Dynamo Kyiv's Champions League squad alongside two other youth prospects. The goalkeeper joins defender Vladyslav Zakharchenko and forward Matviy Ponomarenko in the List B registration submitted to UEFA, as reported by the organization's official website.
The three youngsters from "Dynamo's" academy system can now be called upon by the coaching staff for European fixtures. This opportunity comes through a specific provision in the competition regulations that allows clubs to register players meeting age requirements who have spent sufficient time with the team.
List B specifically permits clubs to include young talents born after a certain date who have been registered with the club for at least two consecutive years. This mechanism helps teams balance experience with fresh blood during continental campaigns.
Interestingly, the timing couldn't be better as "Dynamo Kyiv" prepares for immediate action in the tournament. The Ukrainian side faces "Hamrun Spartans" today, July 22, in their second Champions League qualifying round match scheduled for 8:00 PM Kyiv time.
Will these young additions get their chance to shine on the European stage tonight? That remains to be seen, but their inclusion signals the club's willingness to provide pathways for homegrown talent at the highest level.
