“It will be the top match of the tour”: ex-coach Strepetov assessed Zenit’s chances of beating Krasnodar

The match between Zenit and Krasnodar will take place on April 13 as part of the 24th round of the RPL. Former player and coach of the blue-white-blue Alexey Strepetov, in a conversation with MK in St. Petersburg, said that the victory of the St. Petersburg club depends on the dedication and commitment of the players.

Strepetov said that he doubts whether the upcoming match will determine the champion of the 24th round, since there are still many matches ahead. “Zenit” must be ready to play with the enemy, because the team lost Wendel, and “Krasnodar has a certain “core” in the form of Eduard Spertsyan, Matvey Safonov and John Cordoba, the ex-coach added.

Zenit coach Sergei Semak is currently concerned about the position of the players in the center of the field, according to Strepetov. He added that the blue-white-blues could play in defense with two defensive midfielders or could use attacking football tactics.

“I bet 50/50. I don’t see that Zenit arrives as a complete favorite. Everything will depend on dedication and commitment. Luck must be present on the field,” – summed up Alexey Strepetov.

Previously Semak commented upcoming match with Krasnodar. According to the coach, the game is very important for the team, but it is very difficult to predict the outcome of the match.