Zenit head coach Sergei Semak told reporters about the prospects of the club’s newcomer goalkeeper Ivan from Brazil.

Ivan went on loan to Zenit in mid-July. The agreement with the 25-year-old football player is designed for a year and contains a clause on the right to buy him. Zenit in the 4th round of the championship of Russia on August 6 will play in Grozny with Akhmat. The meeting starts at 20:00 (Moscow time).

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– What is the complexity of the games in Grozny?

– This is not a cliche, a statement – all matches in Grozny are difficult. The team is southern, emotional, an additional mood for the champion. Plus the field is always very slow. The speed of transfers is leveled. The first role is played by the movement of struggle and attitude. In these components, “Akhmat” is strong, so it’s difficult.

– Who will not be able to play with Akhmat?

– Karavaev works fragmentarily in the general group. Like Mantouan. Should be fully connected next week. Daler will return to the general group later than them.

– What is the situation in the goalkeeper team?

– From the point of view of the age balance, the situation is good. Odoevsky looks good, more confident than at the beginning of the season. Misha Kerzhakov does not lower the level. Ivan – he needs to adapt, get in good condition. We will look for an opportunity to see it in action.