Rubin Kazan’s Kurban Berdyev relishing Olympique Lyonnais challenge in the UEFA Champions League
Rubin Kazan head coach, Kurban Berdyev, has revealed that the Rubies are ready to play in the UEFA Champions League. The manager was speaking to the media ahead of the playoff round of the tournament against Ligue 1 giants, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130.
Rubin progressed to the playoff round after defeating the Ukrainian Premier League champions, Dynamo Kyiv. Berdyev believes that the morale of the Russian club is high and they are not afraid of the threat posed by the French giants. Rubin are going to play
the first leg of the cup tournament at Stade de Gerland, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899.
The Russian coach heaped praise on Lyon by explaining that Les Gones have a lot of experience playing in the Champions League. Berdyev revealed that he has been monitoring the French club and showed interest in their players.
“Lyon are an experienced European Cup fighter. They are one of the most serious potential rivals. However, our fans will certainly be interested to see multiple champion of France in Kazan. We followed Lyon for many years, even showed interest in some of
their players.” The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Taraz-c39224 manager was quoted as saying.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Obafemi-Martins-c28273 are not involved in the training ahead of the match due to respective injuries. Berdyev admitted that the Volzhane are definitely going to miss the key players but insisted that he believes
in the rest of the squad.
“Of course, the absence of some of the players will affect. I have no complaints about those who are now out on the field. We have complete faith in them”. The Russian Premier League winner concluded.
The Tatary managed to get a point in their previous league meeting against CSKA Moscow. Rubin took the lead at 33-minute mark but did not manage to hold and conceded a late equalizer in injury time.
Berdyev assured the fans that Rubin are going to play disciplined and quality football away from home.
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