Athletistic / Football. Well-known commentator Gennady Orlov spoke about the expected transfer of midfielder Ilzat Akhmetov from Krasnodar to Zenit. It was previously reported that the St. Petersburg club would acquire the player during the winter transfer window.

“Akhmetov has his own strengths, he is a technical footballer. Probably, they take him to maintain a certain balance between Russians and foreign players. Why not?

Zenit discussed a possible transfer of Akhmetov

Are Zenit using Akhmetov to weaken their competitor? Wait, if he changes clubs, does that mean Ivic isn’t very interested in him? SO? This story rather suggests that Zenit is betting not only on Brazilians, but also on Russian players who deserve our attention,” Orlov is quoted in Sport-Express.

Remember that after the first part of the season, Krasnodar is leader of the RPL, ahead of Zenit by two points.


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