Vyacheslav Melnikov believes Igor Denisov and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 impressed him during the UEFA Europa League round-of-16 clash at Petrovsky and has hailed Luis Neto’s debut
In what was a nail biting UEFA Europa League round-of-16, Zenit St. Petersburg managed to defeat Liverpool FC by a 2-0 score line at Petrovsky stadium. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergei-Semak-c32976 doubled
their advantage after scoring a late goal.
Former Zenit midfielder, Vyacheslav Melnikov, has congratulated his former club following a fantastic European win against a top English Premier League club and urged the Meshki to find consistency in their performances.
The fact that the defending Russian Premier League champions have defeated reputed European club delights
Melnikov, who has backed the St. Petersburg’s club to take advantage of the two-goal lead when they travel to Anfield next week.
The 58-year-old went on to reveal that he was particularly impressed by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Igor-Denisov-c16694 and Steven Gerrard, saying that both the midfielders were on top of their game on Thursday.
Denisov did not feature in the UEFA Champions League’s group stages for the Russian outfit following a bust-up with head coach, Luciano Spalletti, over salary issue.
Gerrard, who has participated in every European fixture for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 this season, has scored once in the continental tournament while Denisov is yet to find the back of the net in the cup competition.
"Zenit defeated Liverpool, meaning that Zenit are stronger than Liverpool at the moment. Liverpool are a club with a great tradition and they are well known in the international arena but the hosts deserved the win after demonstrating
good game.”
“I believe that Denisov played a fantastic role in the midfield.”
“It was nice to see Gerrard on top of his game on Thursday. He proved that he is one of the best midfielders around. I enjoyed his game.” The Soviet Top League winner was quoted as saying.
Spalletti had no choice but to start the much anticipated European encounter with Luis Neto at the back following injuries to Domenico Criscito and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bruno-Alves-c8108. Melnikov lavished praise on the Portuguese stopper and urged him to
retain good momentum.
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