Nikolai Pisarev, head coach of the Russian national football team, expressed the opinion that St. Petersburg Zenit has become dependent on Russian forward Maxim Glushenkov. His words are a guide “Match TV”.
“Zenit is dependent on Glushenkov. Wendel, Claudinho and other players were in harmony with him. The loss is significant, I think he will return to duty quickly and it will not be so painful,” Pisarev said.
The match between Zenit and Spartak in St. Petersburg in the sixth round of the Russian Premier League ended with a score of 0-0. Glushenkov missed the match due to a hand injury he had previously suffered. The footballer has played a total of seven matches in all competitions this season and scored nine goals.
Zenit were left in the minority in the 62nd minute when Strahinja Erakovic was shown a second yellow card, the player having been shown a second yellow card in less than ten minutes, in the 56th and 62nd minutes.
Zenit, who received 14 points after six rounds, lost their leadership to Lokomotiv Moscow (15) and dropped to second place. Spartak is in fifth place with 11 points.
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