Ukraine drop Voronin for play-off

The 30-year-old Anfield striker has been out of favour since criticising Mikhailichenko in the media after Ukraine's Group Six qualifier against Croatia in October 2008.

"I don't want to be called up if I'm not going to play," Voronin told local media after that game in Kharkiv.

Despite playing regularly for his club, Voronin has seen a drastic reduction in his playing time for the national side.

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