On Saturday, July 25, the heart of Anton (Ashot) Khudaev, who recently turned 48, stopped beating - the official website of Metalist 1925 reported.

Doc's cause of death was coronavirus, which affected 70% of his lungs. The best doctors of Ukraine fought for the life of Anton Evgenievich, but at 18:10 25. 07. 2020 his heart stopped.

Khudaev worked for more than 20 years in the medical service of Metallist, and then headed it.

After disappearing from the football card of Metallist, Anton Evgenievich headed the medical service Metallist 1925, and since 2016 - the national team of Ukraine.

Anton was a true professional and a master of his craft, a kind, cheerful and responsive person.

Ukrainian Football Association, its president Andriy Pavelko, head coach of the national team Andriy Shavchenko, Metalist 1925 express condolences to the family of the deceased.

Blessed memory to you, Doc.