Couceiro expects Pavlyuchenko to strike a fearful partnership with Dmitri Sychev in a bid to help the Parovozy claim a decent Russian Premier League spot.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roman-Pavlyuchenko-c31639 completed his move to Lokomotiv Moscow from Tottenham Hotspur in what was an emotional return to the Russian Premier League.
The Railroaders attack failed to impress this season, prompting the Portuguese tactician to sign a Veteran striker with a decent scoring reputation.
And while the Spurs have replaced Pavlyuchenko with Everton’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Louis-Saha-c22459, Jose Couceiro revealed that the Russian striker was not brought in to replace anyone.
Reports in Russia had suggested that Lokomotiv were keen to sell http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Felipe-Caicedo-c13525 in a bid to raise sufficient funds for Pavlyuchenko’s transfer. However, Couceiro has quashed the rumours, revealing that he has not even considered
offloading his prized asset.
“The arrival of Pavlyuchenko does not mean we are ready to offload Caicedo. It should be understood that we have not signed him to replace someone. We wanted to have more attacking options and it’s just fantastic to have him.”
The former Sporting Lisbon boss was quoted as saying.
Couceiro revealed that he loves to have more attacking options in the team and gave the example of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Victor-Obinna-c36080. He went on to praise the star duo, revealing their prominent UEFA Europa League roles.
Sychev has played an inspirational role in Europe, having scored 6 goals in 6 European outings.
“Roman cannot play in the Europa League. But I think that we have other options: Obinna and Sychev. They helped us to progress from the group stages.” Couceiro concluded.
Many have questioned Couceiro over signing the the misfiring and injury-prone 30-year-old. However, the Portuguese manager is not concerned with public opinion and refused to justify his critics.
Couceiro tipped Pavlyuchenko to rediscover his blistering form in Moscow and assured the fans that he has signed a quality player who could help them end the ongoing domestic campaign on a high.
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