Head coach of "Zenit" Sergey Semak answered the questions of journalists before the game with "Neftchi".
Idman.biz reports that the Russian head coach shared his thoughts on the friendly match with "Neftchi" to be held in Baku on November 18, the current situation of his team, as well as the similarities and differences with the opponent.
Clarifying the situation of the injured in the club, the expert said that some of his players have also gone to the camps of their national teams: "In this regard, we will go to the upcoming friendly match with the second squad. We will take 5-6 people from the basics to the away game. As for Mateo Cassierra, he has a minor injury and will not be able to participate in the match. Treatment of injured players continues. Yerokhin also has a slight injury, so he will not be able to participate in the game with "Neftchi". As for the strikers, we will see that in the match. We have a few options, Isidore, maybe Mantuan.'
According to the head coach, he trusts all his players: "During the training, everyone is clearly visible - it is to decide who will play in friendly or official matches. Today, Alip seems superior to Robert. But I repeat once again that he is a very serious, active, young player for the club. Robert needs time to get more game experience like some other footballers. Regardless of how long the players play or not, we will see them again. I say once again that every football player should want to play in this team."
Sergey Semak also spoke about his impressions of Azerbaijan: "I have been to Baku, I liked the city very much. As for time, I hope to have some time to walk around. I think it is changing, becoming a modern city, many things are being built. It will be interesting. As a person who likes to travel, it will be interesting for me to see Baku today."
It should be noted that the game, which will take place in "Neftchi Arena", will start at 21:00.
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