The Russian Cup winner hails his side after winning the Russian Premier League tie against Lokomotiv Moscow and commented on his relationship with Andrei Arshavin.
Zenit St. Petersburg defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vyacheslav-Malafeev-c36502, refused to taken on the responsibility earlier this
week.
Anyukov, who had refused the armband when Andrei Arshavin had left for Arsenal in 2009, shocked the fans by refusing the opportunity yet again.
The Russian stopper has revealed that he does not consider himself fit enough to lead the St. Petersburg club at the moment.
"I can say only one thing: that's my personal opinion and decision. I see no reason to discuss it. I do not know why you are making it a big story. I am happy at Petrovsky and the team is doing well, so we don’t need a change at
the moment.
“Media is looking for hidden motives, disagreements, but they will find nothing because there’s no one behind my decision. There have been no differences, between me and the management. This is my personal decision and nothing
more.” The UEFA Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Anyukov, 29, denied the rumours suggesting that he has fallen out with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrei-Arshavin-c5771 and revealed that no one at the club has forced him. The Russian Super Cup winner revealed that he enjoys a decent relationship with the entire
squad.
Speaking on Zenit’s latest 1-0 Russian Premier League win against Lokomotiv Moscow at Lokomotiv stadium, the former Krylia Sovetov Samara player expressed his delight and urged his teammates to extend their lead atop the league
table by winning the remaining matches of the campaign.
With the win, Zenit have managed to extend their lead over the second placed CSKA Moscow to 11 points. Anyukov warned his side against complacency and urged his teammates to score maximum points if they are to retain the league
title.
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