"I don't think we will have much time to visit Baku."
Idman.biz reports that "Zenit" goalkeeper Mikhail Kerjakov said this before the friendly match against "Neftchi" on November 18.
He enthusiastically spoke about the expected visit to Azerbaijan: "First, although this is a friendly game, it is an international experience. Moreover, due to the lack of European cups, we can change the situation a little. In addition, our players, who have less playing time, can improve themselves."
Kerjakov said that he had never been to Baku: "When I played in Makhachkala, I had the opportunity to go there, but I didn't take advantage of it." If we have time, of course, maybe we will visit somewhere, tour the city."
The Russian football player also recalled the teams' last game in the pre-season tournament held in St. Petersburg, which ended with a 3:1 victory of the Russian champion: "I thought that Neftchi probably lost a little physically in the second half, and it looked like that from the outside." They also had a training period, probably their physical fitness was not at a high level. But this is normal."
Nijat Zakiyev
Idman.biz