Oleksandr Horshkov tips Zenit St. Petersburg to retain the Russian Premier League title
Former SKA Kyiv central midfielder, Oleksandr Horshkov, has revealed that Zenit St. Petersburg deserve their place atop the Russian Premier League table and tipped his former club to retain the league title under http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luciano-c22574 Spalletti.
Horshkov expects the current league leaders to stretch their good run in the third league round.
The UEFA Cup winner is of the opinion that the Bomzhi showed class and character during the second round of the Russian Championship, and urged them to maintain the consistency that has dragged them to the number one spot.
“I got one impression: Zenith are true leaders of our domestic championship. During the second round, the team looked very bright playing great matches.” The former Nyva Vinnytsia player was quoted as saying.
Horshkov went on to reveal that Zenit have classy players capable of decind matches on their own, and gave the example of UEFA Champions League group stage matches against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Domenico Criscito, who was bought from Genoa CFC, stunned his critics with a stunning defensive display for the Russian outfit in the second round.
Speaking on the acquisition of the Italian national, the Russian national revealed his satisfaction. He believes that there will be more to come from his side.
“I think the acquisition of Criscito was very successful. The defender has adjusted to the team and is giving his team a defensive edge.” Horshkov concluded.
The Russian Cup winner revealed that Anzhi Makhachkala have invested a lot of money and the club have great facilities and brilliant players in the composition. He highlighted that the Dagestani club are aiming for a top-eight
finish.
Rubin Kazan did not live up to the fans expectation this season, but Horshkov is of the opinion that the Tatary would still accomplish a mid-table finish despite the dropped points.
Horshkov warned Zenit to prepare for a tough schedule of league and European games ahead, which include crunch league ties against Lokomotiv Moscow, Anzhi Makhachkala and a UEFA Champions League fixture against Apoel FC.
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