The former Russian national team player assessed the current strategy of the St. Petersburg club

Despite fluctuating results and the absence of some key players from Russian Premier League (RPL) matches, Zenit St. Petersburg retain their chances of winning the title. According to Maxim Demenko, a former player of the club and the Russian national team, the team will fight to the end if it manages to avoid losses among the leaders.

Following the results of the last round Zenit defeated Rubin Kazan 4-0, which allowed the club to move to second place in the standings. Now the St. Petersburgers have 46 points, which is three less than the leader of the championship - “Krasnodar”. “Spartak”, which lost points in the match with ‘Akhmat’, now occupies the third line with 44 points.

Demenko noted to Gazeta.Ru that the absence of midfielder Wendel affected the game, as the team's tactical scheme largely depends on him. However, the overall level of Zenit remains high, and the club is capable of continuing the fight for the championship, if it can avoid further personnel losses.

Earlier, former Barcelona player Dani Alves announced plans to receive monetary compensation for the time spent in detention after he was acquitted in a rape case.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова