Probable Lineups
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4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League grp. H.
Missing Players
Zenit
Valencia
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Viktor Fayzulin | Out | 6.05 | |
Alexandr Anyukov | Out | 6.44 | |
Javi García | Out | 6.99 | |
Igor Smolnikov | Doubtful | 6.38 | |
Oleg Shatov | Doubtful | 7.52 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Rodrigo | Out | 6.06 | |
Mathew Ryan | Out | N/A | |
Diego Alves | Out | N/A | |
Antonio Barragán | Out | 6.82 | |
Álvaro Negredo | Out | 6.38 | |
Shkodran Mustafi | Out | 6.95 | |
Pablo Piatti | Out | 6.61 | |
Javi Fuego | Doubtful | 6.53 |
Team News
Zenit
Valencia
- Andre Villas-Boas could have a minor defensive crisis on his hands, with Alexander Anyukov suspended and Igor Smolnikov a doubt.
- The Zenit boss is also sweating on the fitness of Oleg Shatov, though both he and Smolnikov should be fit to feature for the hosts.
- Viktor Faizulin misses out due to injury, while Javi Garcia is suspended.
- Valencia have a number of injury concerns ahead of the daunting trip to Zenit St. Petersburg, with no fewer than seven players missing.
- Key defender Shkodran Mustafi is sidelined with a hamstring problem, meaning Ayemen Abdennour will start alongside Aderlan Santos in defence.
- Javi Fuego is a doubt, though it remains to be seen whether he will feature here.
10 dribbles for Hulk ...don`t tell messi ;-)
goodbye nuno
Holy cow, wtf happened to Zenit, why have they been playing so well, all of the sudden??
@Macchonk Hulk smash, Zenit wins
@Macchonk They have a portuguese coach :D
@hellreaper your argument doesnt work so well in chelsea's case
@fervour21 or real madrid.
@fervour21 Yeah but that's just a moment...look at what Mourinho did previously :)
@hellreaper Mourinho did great things. But he seems to be obsolete now.
draw
Zenit vs Valencia HT/FT 0-1/0-2 Thank Yourselves for seeing this post. Mwenye macho haambiwi tazama. ( Those with eyes aren't told to look).
Zenir won't win here, 0-0, 1-2.
Shatov played 83 mins last game, he is fine. Smolnikov played 66 and went off only as a precaution for this game, worst case scenario Shatov fills in or Neto. So the only real loss to the best 11 is Javi Garcia who is suspended btw. Hulk was rested for this game, Dzyuba is in excellent form along with Hulk and they will probably combine to score at some point. Want to hope Zenit can carry on winning and I think they should just about manage it here.
1 - 2 Valencia Win .
Zenit have already assured their advance, they don't need to give too much in this match. However Russians are in form now and they likely to secure a one-goal win against a not-too-strong Valencia that could freeze in Russian cold this night. Besides, I expect few goals.