The Brazilian striker has denied a rift with Aleksandr Kerzhakov and has backed the Russian Premier League club to win the UEFA Champions League clash against AC Milan
Zenit St. Petersburg striker, Hulk, has shared expectations of the final group stage match of the UEFA Champions League against AC Milan at San Siro and quashed the rumours of any misunderstanding with teammates.
There is little arguing to the statement that the defending Russian Premier League champions still have a chance to qualify for the UEFA Europa League should they win against the Italian giants on Tuesday.
As things stand, Luciano Spalletti’s wards are at the 3rd spot on their respective group table and level on points but higher in the standings with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/RSC-Anderlecht-c40394 due to a higher goal difference.
And http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903, is likely to start the European fixture against the Milan-based club after scoring the opening goal in Zenit’s 4-2
win against Spartak Moscow at Luzhniki stadium on Friday.
The Brazilian International, who moved to the Russia for reportedly 60 million Euros, urged his teammates to win the upcoming European tie if they are want to play in the Europa League this term.
“I am working hard as ever to rediscover my old form but it is not simple when to come to a different country. I try to work with my teammates and I am sure it will help the team.”
“Zenit are a strong team which have many great players and I am confident that we can achieve great victories not only in Russia but also in Europe.”
“Of course, our goal was to go to the next stage of the Champions League but unfortunately we failed. And now it is important for us to secure a place in Europe.” The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 player was quoted as saying.
Speaking on any misunderstanding with fellow striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aleksandr-Kerzhakov-c4569, the former Tokyo Verdy player denied the reports after saying that he tries to keep a professional relation with everyone at the club.
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