The Russian midfielder has lavished praise on Zenit St. Petersburg’s summer acquisitions and has denied the stories that Igor Denisov is selfish and greedy
Zenit St. Petersburg attacking midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SL-Benfica-c40542 respectively.
Both the players signed a four-year contract at Petrovsky stadium after parting company with their respective Primeira Liga clubs this summer. The St. Petersburg club reportedly invested a staggering 100 million Euros on these
player acquisitions.
And while many people suggest both the players as complete waste of money following their failure to help Zenit in progressing to the later stages in the UEFA Champions League, Shirokov believes that Hulk and Witsel need more time
to settle down.
Both the players let Luciano Spalletti down after failing to help the Russian outfit in progressing to the round-of-16 of the continental tournament.
Shirokov insisted that sometimes the harsh Russian weather or the low percentage of fans in the stands can become an obstacle in letting the foreigners adapt to the new atmosphere with ease.
“Management still have a firm belief that the transfers will pay off sooner rather than later. Maybe we will reach the semi-finals of the Champions League in the near future.”
“Hulk has an extensive desire to prove himself and he really works hard every day in the training ground. He does some amazing things while training with the squad but he needs to do more in the competitive matches.” The former
Rubin Kazan player was quoted as saying.
Speaking on controversy-hit compatriot and fellow team-mate, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Igor-Denisov-c16694, Shirokov insisted that there was some misunderstanding between the 28-year-old Russian player and the coach.
“Denisov’s scandal was a complete surprise for me. I do not think that money is his prime motive because he has always sacrificed for the team in the past.” The UEFA Cup winner concluded.
Denisov was penalized to train with the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/U-17-Youth-team-c40787 for more than a month after the player asked the management to increase his salary.
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