Izidor is a better forward than Cassierra, says Shalimov

Russian coach Igor Shalimov believes that the French striker of St. Petersburg Zenit Wilson Isidore is a better football player than Mateo Cassierra.

Zenit rented Izidor from Lokomotiv Moscow until the end of the season. The Frenchman scored a goal in his debut match – he scored a goal in the eighth round game of the WORLD Russian Premier League (RPL) with Rubin Kazan (3:0).

— Rubin have a good squad, but they are very uncertain with the ball. The team must be able to play a positional attack; counterplay is needed. Because after Izidor’s goal, it was already a death sentence for the hosts – they couldn’t do anything. In the second half, Zenit returned to the formation with three central and two forwards. I’ll single out Wendel, who simply flies into the attack.

Why does Zenit need Izidor? Firstly, as a forward he is of higher quality than Cassierra. Secondly, he can also play on the flank. This is a smart, good purchase,” RB Sport quotes Shalimov as saying.

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