The Belgian defender has revealed that he is happy to play alongside Alves and Tomas Hubocan and has warned his teammates against Liverpool FC’s Luis Suarez
News in Russian media suggest that Zenit St. Petersburg defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bruno-Alves-c8108.
However, the Belgian defender has denied such stories, saying that he is happy to play alongside Alves and Tomas Hubocan and told that it is up to the manager to choose the starting line-up.
There is little arguing to the statement that the 27-year-old had started fewer league outings with Alves, probably because of their poor link up play that can well be seen whenever they played alongside each other.
And the fact that Luciano Spalletti prefers to field Alvez more than Lombaerts persuaded the media to make stories linking the former K.A.A Gent stopper with a hot of top European club during the ongoing winter transfer window.
"I do not think there’s big difference in our partnership. Hubocan is bit faster and sharper while Alves is stronger in the air. For me, there are no fundamental differences and it is easy to play with each one of them.”
“Moreover, I like to play with each of them because they are great players. I think we have a good pair of central defenders. In general, we have a lot of options, and which one is the best – is to be decided by the coach.” The
UEFA Super Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Speaking on the upcoming UEFA Europa League round-of-16 against Liverpool FC, Lombaerts admitted that the Meshki will have to work harder if they are to get a decent result against the English Premier League giants.
Lombaerts went on to warn his side’s defenders against in-form Luis Suarez, saying that the Uruguayan International can help http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 qualify for the next round single headedly should they give him an extra yard of space.
The St. Petersburg club will host the Reds at Petrovsky stadium before making a hectic journey towards Anfield in February.
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