Danko Lazovic is clearly enjoying Zenit St. Petersburg's progress in the UEFA Champions League
The fact that Zenit St. Petersburg have progressed to the knock-out stages of the UEFA Champions League, for the first time, after drawing 0-0 against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danko-Lazovic-c10188, who
reckons the day as one of the biggest in the club’s history.
It was not an easy game for the Russian outfit away from home, as they were without their star striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roman-Shirokov-c31645, due to an
injury.
However, Zenit managed to cope up with the pressure and resisted the home team’s attacking efforts somehow, knowing that a defeat would eliminate them from arguably the most prestigious tournament in football.
Lazovic, who has made five European appearances this season but failed to start any of the group stage matches, has lamented his second half substitute role and revealed that he needs to improve himself for a starting berth under
the Italian tactician, Luciano Spalletti.
However, the Serbian national is delighted with his club's progression to the later stages of the cup tournament and assured the fans of further hard work.
“It was a very important game for us because it was our last chance and it was a rather difficult test. I think we defended well against the Portuguese. Zenit were not the dominant force during the meeting but the main thing is
that we have reached the playoff round of the Champions League now. This is a historic moment for the team.” The Russian Cup winner was quoted as saying.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven striker refused to discuss the possible opponent in the next round and revealed that it was a difficult moment for the Russian outfit and he is happy with the result.
Zenit midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-c10193 Miguel, played the entire ninety minutes against the Dragoes despite being fouled by the opposition on several occasions during the match, and Lazovic revealed that it was a difficult test for the former
Sporting Lisbon player but admitted that he was terrific against his former foes.
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