Former Anzhi Makhachkala goalkeeper hails the Moscow-based club’s 2-1 UEFA Europa League win and commented Andrei Arshavin’s transfer rumours.
The fact that Lokomotiv Moscow have won the crunch UEFA Europa League first leg tie against Athletic Bilbao pleases Ruslan Nigmatullin, who admires the commitment shown by Jose Couceiro’s men.
Nigmatullin has urged the Russian outfit to extend their good European run. However, he admitted that the return leg against the Lions in Spain will be more difficult.
He went on to praise Guilherme, revealing that the Brazilian national made some terrific saves during the European encounter. Nigmatullin admitted that the Dallas Cup winner played a key role in keeping the opposition at
bay.
The Railroaders defenders, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Costa-c9458 and out-of-form Renat Yanbaev. Nigmatullin admitted that Couceiro fielded decent defenders against
the Spanish outfit.
“I was surprised to see Belyayev in the composition. He has given fine performances while playing for the reserve team. He along with Burlak has become main defenders. I am glad with their progress.” The Russian Cup winner
was quoted as saying.
The former Spartak Moscow player hailed the Lokhi striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Felipe-Caicedo-c13525, who scored the late equaliser. He revealed that the Ecuadorian striker needs a little appreciation after putting up a decent European performance against
Athletic.
“Lokomotiv have one of the best strikers in the Russian Premier League. They have wide range of attackers. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dmitri-Sychev-c11421 is getting better with the time as well.” Nigmatullin said
Nigmatullin urged Caicedo to maintain his fitness ahead of the return leg in Spain. He added that the former Manchester City striker can bench the Parovozy latest signing, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roman-Pavlyuchenko-c31639.
Speaking on Arsenal FC midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrei-Arshavin-c5771, the former Terek Grozny player tipped the out-of-form Russian striker to join Anzhi Makhachkala. He advised him to ride the opportunity plane to the Makhachkala stadium
if he is to book his place for the upcoming tournament, Euro 2012.
“I was not surprised when Guus Hiddink joined Anzhi recently. So, I think Arshavin need to return to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991. He will definitely benefit them offensively.” He said.
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