Semak told about the state of “Zenit” before the match with “Akhmat”

Head coach of “Zenit” Sergey Semak spoke about the condition of the players before the match with “Akhmat”. He said that Wendel will not take part in the game, and Diveev continues to recover. This was reported in the press service of HC blue-white-blue.

According to Semak, Wendel works on an individual program and feels good. The next day he will have another examination, after which it will be clear when he will return to the service. In the match against Akhmat, he definitely will not play, but the coach hopes that the midfielder will be ready for the next game or in one.

Igor Diveev will not help the team in the next match. He is training individually, but maybe he will prepare for the next match with everyone.

Speaking about the readiness of the team, Semak noted that all players are in normal condition. According to him, finally bring to a common denominator those who were not in the favor of the team during the break for the national teams, plan next week.

The coach also answered the question about Amir Musayev. He stressed that the young player is already in the main team, and if he wins the competition, he will play.

"The players are playing here, not the surnames," Sergei Semak said.

Separately, he spoke about “Zenith”-2, which went to “Gold”. In his opinion, the higher the level, the better for the development of young people. He thinks the FNL or even Gold is a good level for players to grow.

Evaluating Akhmat, Sergey Semak called the opponent a quality and experienced team, which is dangerous anywhere, especially due to counterattacks. He's expecting a tough match.

The coach also touched on the subject of the Golden Ball. He believes that the main favorite is Messi, and Matvei Safonov, in his opinion, it will be difficult to compete for the prize to the best goalkeeper with Messi alive.