Roman Sharonov believes that his side can reach the later stages of the UEFA Europa League after recording home and away wins against Inter Milan under Kurban Berdyev
Rubin Kazan managed to secure UEFA Europa League berth after winning the Russian Cup last season. The Volzhane recorded a 1-0 win over Dynamo Moscow at Yekaterinburg stadium.
And while Rubin still qualified for the European tournament despite finishing 6th on the Russian Premier League table, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roman-Sharonov-c31644 believes that the Russian outfit have got much more in their ranks than just being
an average European team.
The Kazan-based club will face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FK-Partizan-c39320 and Neftchi Baku PFC in the group stage of the European tournament.
The last time the Tatary played against the Milan-based club back in 2009-10 Champions League campaign, Inter managed to draw the first-leg 1-1 in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991 prior to their 2-1 win at home.
The Black and Blues went on to win the tournament under then-manager, Jose Mourinho, after defeating German champions, Bayern Munich, in the final of the tournament at Santiago Bernabeu (http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011).
The fact that Rubin have been drawn against the Italian giants again this season delights Sharonov, who has urged his side to win the group stage matches against the Nerazzurri this time around.
“In 2009, when we played in the Champions League, I could not play against Inter after getting injured in the match against Dynamo Kyiv. So, I was forced to miss both the games them. Now, I hope to play against the famous Milan
team. I am happy to play against a famous club as Inter.”
“On paper, every team has a chance to progress but it will be decided on the field. We will prepare for each particular game, we have an experienced coaching staff, who will carefully study our opponents, and we will hopefully
execute the game plan.” The former Terek Grozny player was quoted as saying.
Rubin are one of the few teams which has won against the four-time Champions League winner, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078, Kuban Berdyev Camp Nou in the past. Sharonov revealed that their experienced head coach will help them win the contest.
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