“Zenith” will attack “- BBC

Head Coach “Zenith” Andre Villas-Boas confident that the second leg of the Champions League against the “Standard” will be interesting, as the two teams will play in an offensive manner: St. Petersburg on the Rights of the favorites, and the Belgians due to losing the first meeting.

In the matter of the choice of the match in the Portuguese expert until the last one is just a headache – participation in the game Hulk. The Brazilian, who was injured in the game with “Amkar” did not participate in training on Monday morning, but just be ready for the next meeting of the championship of Russia against “Locomotive».

«There is a high probability that it will appear on the field – said Villas-Boas on the participation in the game with Hulk” Standard “. – Let’s see what will happen ».

It is possible that even if the best sniper teams in the domestic championship and will be ready for the match of the Champions League, the coach would save him.

“Ideas in the starting lineup already. Training went well – except in the case with the Hulk, there were no problems – said the Portuguese. – We will be playing in his style. We had a very good match in Belgium, and we must consider that we were playing our own game, despite the poor condition of the lawn ».

« We will try to score, to play in the offensive manner. But rival will have to score. I hope that we will be able to show their best qualities, “- he added.

Villas-Boas believes that if” Zenith “and there will be some difficulty in the game, it does not will be associated with “nedonastroem” for the match. “At this level, all determine the details – this is the essence of the Champions League. I do not think it makes sense to speak of an underestimation, because we are, and “Standard” want to go further. This is the last chance, no one has any excuses. Emotions will be approximately at the same level. We hope that everything will turn out, “- said the expert.

If the stadium in Liege at the coach and players of the Russian team were complaints as of field, home to the stadium” Petrovsky “lawn in order.

«It’s good for the game as a whole, – said Villas-Boas. – In the field more difficult to act bad, but “Peter” is in fantastic condition. Let’s see how it will be in December and January, when the weather is worse, but we have quality players who should show itself in all conditions ».

In case it is quite probable exit Petersburg team in the group stage of the main European Cup tournament to be relevant conversations about strengthening «Zenit».

« I do not think we’re going to be active in the transfer market, – noticed this coach, mentioning only on the return of lease Paul Mogilevtsev. – We try to keep that team that we have. Perhaps one or two players will leave her, but if we still will be opportunities to someone new has come, we will consider them ».

Villas-Boas said that in August entire team will spend ten games, eight of which are already behind. “I want to say that we are fresh, and I think that we come to these two games in good condition – he promised. – It was not easy, given that we traveled a lot. We went home after the game and in training more involved recovery than some training ».

midfielder Axel Witsel Petersburg club, having missed due to disqualification match against” Starnarda “, of which he is a disciple, called the upcoming game special for yourself.

«Of course, now I’m playing for the” Zenith “, and most importantly – to perform well for the blue-white-blue. We play in the Champions League and we need to reach the group stage – said the Belgian. – For me, the most important thing is to play well. If we manage to score a goal, it would be great, but the main thing – it is a victory of my team ».

According Witsel currently” Standard “,” lacking a few quality players to balance the team. ” “I think that first of all they will try more and more control over the ball. To their luck, you need to score one goal, “- he suggested the problem Belgian team for the return match with” Zenit ».

Coach” Stanarda “Guy Luzon again lamented the fact that his team has injured players , noting that the initiative in the match on the “Peter” will be on the side of the hosts.

«The game will be difficult, because the” Zenith “- one of Europe’s top clubs, but we will try to show everyone what we can do at the moment, – he said. – This is a really strong team, especially since the match will be held in their field. In any case, we will try to show themselves and somehow prove themselves during their counter ».

Asked to comment on rumors that the match on Tuesday could be the last for him at the helm of” Standard “Luzon said:” I do not think it would be so ».

Belgian team captain Jelle van Damme at the pre-match press conference had to speak not only about football but also about the film industry. “I do not know. It’s just a coincidence, “- he said modestly about the famous Hollywood namesake, Jean-Claude, when asked about the relationship with him. In fairness, it should be noted that the famous Hollywood actor Van Damme – this is not the real name. Future bodybuilder at birth had the surname Van Varenberg.

With regard to the forthcoming meeting in St. Petersburg, Van Damme stated that “the game will not be easy, but we understand that we are in any case will have to work for the result.” “The fact that your opponents on the field may not leave the Hulk, does not mean anything. He, of course, a brilliant player, but as a team a lot of quality players, and with or without him the team remains strong, “- he concluded.

Meeting” Zenit “-” Standard “will begin in St. Petersburg in Tuesday at 20.00 MSK. In the first match of the Russian club won in Liege with a score of 1: 0.

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