d**k Advocaat has spoken about plans to reduce the intensity of training ahead of the opening Euro 2012 game against Czech Republic
d**k Advocaat, has played down the rumours suggesting that Lokomotiv Moscow’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Igor-Akinfeev-c16676 have sustained serious injuries while playing in the last friendly match against Italy on Friday.
Media reports in Russia suggest that Pavlyuchenko and Akinfeev have sustained injuries while playing in the final friendly match against the Blues at Stadion Letzigrund.
The Russian striker, who returned to Russia from Tottenham Hotspur in January, is reportedly suffering from a muscle injury while Akinfeev, who has returned to the general group after recovering from a shoulder injury, is
having problems with his knee.
The star duo is reportedly training on individual programs after helping their side record a 3-0 win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926.
Pavlyuchenko and Akinfeev have now joined the likes of Sporting Lisbon’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aleksandr-Kerzhakov-c4569 in the treatment room.
“There is nothing serious with Pavlyuchenko or Akinfeev. Anyukov and Izmailov have sustained little knocks and are fine too.”
"Akinfeev was suffering from his left knee problem but has recovered well and grabbed match fitness within no time after having a surgery. Of course, we will not like to risk the health of football players. Igor will be
engaged in, most likely, a special program.
“I am pleased with the way my team has worked in training over the past week.” The UEFA Super Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Russia will kick start the European tournament after playing the opening game of the group A against Czech Republic at Stadion Miejski while http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Greece-c2908 at Stadion Narodowy on Friday.
Advocaat has urged his side to prepare for the upcoming crunch match against the Narodak despite the absence of players due to injury, insisting that they need to focus on their game.
He went on to assure the fans of displaying quality football in the European tournament. However, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AZ-c38571 Alkmaar manager has denied that Russia are amongst the favourites to win the continental tournament.
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