The USSR head coach has appreciated the importance of the prolific midfielder for the Russian national team in Euro 2012
Former Torpedo Moscow striker, Vadim Nikonov, has praised Zenit St. Petersburg’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Konstantin-Zyryanov-c21312, admitting that the 34-year-old has always been an important member of the Russian national team.
“I think you cannot only rely upon him on the field, but also in life. These players are the golden fund of any team.”
“He plays the ball beautifully on the field and managed to push himself forward at times to score goals. He’s a versatile player with an emphasis on defence, which should get appreciation in modern football.”
"How did he manage to maintain this form in 34 years? Being in shape is not particularly hard when you do not do anything to harm yourself. I think Zyryanov is very professional.” The Soviet Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Nikonov has backed Zyryanov to continue his impressive form in Euro 2012 despite his growing age. The UEFA Cup winner has 50 caps for his national side and has scored seven goals.
There is little arguing that Zyryanov has been a constant menace in Euro 2008 previously. The former Amkar Perm player helped http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991 in progressing from the initial stages after scoring a decisive goal against Greece in the group
stage of the European tournament.
The fact that Zyryanov has been recalled by the national team for the upcoming continental tournament despite his growing age proves his worth. d**k Advocaat, the manager, has included Zyryanov in the final 23-man squad for the
Euros.
However, the aged midfielder faces a tough competition this time around. Zyryanov will fight for his place in presence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marat-Izmailov-c23466 and Dynamo
Moscow’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Igor-Semshov-c16748.
Russia will play against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 respectively.
Zyryanov completed entire 90 minutes for his national side in the last friendly match against the Blues. Nikonov has motivated the Russian Cup winner to help his side reach the later stages.
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