Luciano Spalletti has rebuffed the statement that the Brazilian striker is set to leave Zenit St. Petersburg this summer after being replaced in the UEFA Champions League tie against AC Milan
Reports in Russian media emerged that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 for reported 60 million Euros this summer, is set to leave the Russian Premier League club following a disagreement with Luciano Spalletti.
The Brazilian International was extremely dissatisfied with his position at the club after he was being replacement in the group stage match of the UEFA Champions League against AC Milan at San Siro.
Spalletti substituted Hulk after introducing midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Konstantin-Zyryanov-c21312, in the 80th minute of the enthralling European encounter on the away turf.
Consequently, the former Tokyo Verdy player actively expressed a clear disagreement with manager after refusing to shake his hand and shouted at the coach from the bench. The Italian tactician, on the other hand, tried to calm
the attacker.
Since then, news are linking Hulk with a host of top European clubs barely after four months since he came to Petrovsky stadium for a record transfer fee ever paid in the history of the Russian championship.
However, Spalletti has denied the reports after insisting that Hulk will not leave the Russian outfit despite all the rumours.
Speaking on his decision to replace the 26-year-old striker, Spalletti revealed that he decided to make the substitution in order to field more experienced player on the field against the Italian giants.
“From my point of view, everything is fine. I try to coach the team and choosing a specific composition. The rules say that I can make three substitutions. I'm doing my http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684. And will continue to do it as quietly and modestly as
possible.”
“Hulk was upset because he wanted to stay on the pitch until final whistle. I am not happy with his game. But there is no reason for sanctions. We all know his potential but I think he had a bad game in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603
manager was quoted as saying.
Spalletti went on to urge the journalist not to make controversial stories, telling them that it badly affects the team.
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