Former Chelsea football player Malouda called Zhirkov a legend of Russia

Former midfielder of Chelsea and the French national team Florent Malouda called ex-teammate Yuri Zhirkov a legend in Russia.

Malouda and Zhirkov played for Chelsea at the same time between 2009 and 2011.

– I know many in Russia, and that the situation is difficult for them. And with travel, and in general … I have good friends here: Arshavin, Smertin, but it was not possible to meet. I am glad to return to Russia, I am always welcome here, warm and pleasant. I’m here to play football. Thanks to the organizers.

I am glad that after Chelsea Zhirkov accepted a new challenge. Yuri was an important part of the Russian team, he looked great there. To be honest, I saw him here for the first time in years! Russian legend.

Was Zhirkov quiet and modest at Chelsea? This is not always a problem. He showed his talent on the field. It’s the most important. He is talented and hardworking. And the character can be different. Yuri was a very smart player, he played in different positions, Sport24 quotes Malouda.

Now Malouda and Zhirkov, as part of different teams, are participating in the Legends Cup, which takes place in Moscow on February 11 and 12.

Watch live broadcasts of the Legends Cup matches on the Match TV federal channel and the thematic channels of the holding, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites.

• “To go on the field with Zhirkov as part of the same team or against each other is always a pleasure.” Malouda on the “Legends Cup”