Former Zenit football player Maxim Demenko did not understand the statement of blue-white-dark blue coach Sergei Semak regarding the lack of Russian players in the team. His words are quoted “Euro-Football.Ru”.
“It’s a pretty strange statement, to be honest. We understand very well that it is not entirely correct to say this. After all, the club’s management is not trying to sign contracts with Russian players. Considering only Krugovoi’s departure, this statement does not seem entirely accurate. “We are not even talking about Brazilian acquisitions, we are saying that Russian players are becoming less and less,” Demenko said.
Semak had previously stated that there were not enough Russian players in his club and that purchasing would not hinder the team.
This winter, Zenit announced the signing of three Brazilian players. These are defender Nino, as well as midfielders Arthur and Pedro. Russian Ilzat Akhmetov also joined the team.
Krasnodar, which lasted 18 weeks in the Russian Premier League (RPL), entered the winter break as the leader by collecting 38 points. Zenit is in second place with two points missing. Dinamo (32 points) completed the top three. “Spartak” finished fifth (30 points).
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