Luciano Spalletti tips Zenit St. Petersburg to win against Shakhtar Donetsk and Spartak Moscow
Zenit St. Petersburg manager, Luciano Spalletti, is delighted with his team's back-to-back wins. The Bomzi won against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 with a 3-0 win in the
most recent UEFA Champions League group stage fixture.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 tactician believes that Zenit are moving in the right decision. He is of the opinion that the Russian club will retain the domestic title while also making progress in the Champions League.
Zenit are to play a tough league tie against Spartak Moscow and a European encounter against Shakhtar Donetsk in a busy schedule ahead. Spalletti believes that the Bomzi are in good shape, and they are not going to compromise on their performance levels
in the upcoming games.
Spalletti revealed that he decides the starting line-ups after reviewing the physical state of his players and studying the opponent’s tactical approach. The Italian gaffer insisted that Zenit have a tough week ahead and hoped to get maximum points from
it.
“Selecting a tactical approach in the Champions League is always dependent on a particular tie. Zenit’s starting line-up is not going to be different from what it usually is. But again, the choice of tactics and composition depends on the particular moment.
We need to weigh everything before talking about it.” Spalletti was quoted as saying.
The Russian Cup winner revealed that he is satisfied with the Meshki performance against the Blue and White. Zenit won 3-1 against the Dragons and managed to claim the second spot on their respective group table for the time being. Spalletti insisted that
Zenit need to claim maximum points in the remaining games if they are to progress to the later stages of the competition.
“This match is essential to keep the winning momentum and it is not less important for us. During the championship there are things that are fundamental and we will do our best. The game against Spartak is important.” Spalletti concluded.
The former Udinese coach demanded more ruthlessness from his side, when they take on the Moscow-based club in the upcoming league fixture away from home.
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