The Dutch tactician has expressed his opinion about the prospects of the Russian national team at Euro 2012 and commented on the average age of the team
Former Terek Grozny head coach, Ruud Gullit, has conceded that the Russian national team are amongst the favourites to reach the later stages of Euro 2012. He added that the average age of the team will not be a problem for Russia
in the European tournament.
Russia had a terrific European campaign last time around, having reached the semi-finals of the continental tournament after defeating the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753, Greece and Sweden respectively.
However, the Russian national team’s average age has increased now as they are lacking fresh blood.
Gullit has insisted that Russia have players, who have been long serving their national side, and they need to reap benefit from their experience.
“I do not know. It’s too early to comment about something. I cannot say that even Netherlands have equal chances to reach the later stages. The certainty comes from within the group, as if it is too militant group or not. But I
think we can expect many surprises.”
“After a long season, the national team players are just tired and exhausted! It is incredibly difficult to stay on the same wave as they have been playing in their respective leagues. I think the Russian national team have a chance
to reach the later stages.” The UEFA Super Cup winner was quoted as saying.
The former PSV-Eindhoven manager has urged Lokomotiv Moscow’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrei-Arshavin-c5771 to rediscover their blistering goal scoring form ahead of the upcoming tournament.
There is little arguing that Pavlyuchenko and Arshavin failed to impress domestically. Pavlyuchenko scored twice from nine Russian League appearances since making a move from Tottenham Hotspur in winter.
Arshavin, on the other hand, is struggling with his form after making an emotional return to Zenit.
Russia will kick start the Euros against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Czech-Republic-c2882 at Stadion Miejski on Friday. The 49-year-old has urged Russia to continue with their impressive European form and assured the fans of an interesting tournament.
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