Football

Semak: “It was difficult for Dzyuba to spend so much time in one team”

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3 years ago

August 25, 2022

Madelyn

Semak: “It was difficult for Dzyuba to spend so much time in one team”

Match between Zenit and Lokomotiv / Photo: © Oleg Bukharev / Match TV

Zenit head coach Sergei Semak spoke about his conversation with Artem Dzyuba about his future in the team, noting that it was hard for the striker to spend a lot of time in one club.

Dziuba left Zenit at the end of the 2021/22 season in the RPL. In August, the Russian moved to the Turkish club Adana Demirspor, signing a contract under the 1 + 1 scheme.

– Did you have a conversation with him in which you discussed his role in case he stays?

– We talked in the winter. He’s a pretty smart guy. And he knew perfectly well what the situation would be if he stayed. I think it was difficult for him, as an emotional person, to spend so much time in one team. He feels most comfortable when he is the leader on the field. Then everything suits him. And in this state, he opens up.

Could you promise him that?

– I can not promise anyone that he will play. It all depends on the situation, on the scheme, on the game. You will play if you are stronger than your competitor. If the circuit or game we are building will fit. I think any coach will tell you so,” Semak told Sport24.

Dzyuba spent 7 years at Zenit St. Petersburg.

Source: Sportbox

Madelyn

I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.

Football

Aston Villa win 11 games in a row for the first time since 1914

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36 minutes ago

December 27, 2025

Jon

Aston Villa win 11 games in a row for the first time since 1914

The English football club Aston Villa won 11 consecutive victories for the first time since 1914 and repeated the club record for this indicator.

On Saturday, in the away match of the 18th round of the English championship, the Birmingham team beat London’s Chelsea (2:1).

The last time Aston Villa won 11 matches in a row was in 1914. This happened previously in 1897.

Aston Villa under the leadership of former Spartak Moscow coach Unai Emery he achieved 8 victories in the English championship and 3 in the Europa League.

In the English championship standings Aston Villa is in 3rd place with 39 points. In the next round, the Birmingham team will play away against Arsenal, leaders of the Premier League (42 points).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.

Football

Arsenal beat Brighton

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4 hours ago

December 27, 2025

Jon

Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion met in the English Premier League match. The match ended with the score 2:1.

The hosts scored goals: Odegaard (14′), Rutter (52′, own goal). Marked for guests Gomez Amarilla (64′).

According to the result of the match Arsenal has 42 points, the guests 24 points.

Arsenal will play their next match on December 30 against Aston Villa. Brighton and Hove Albion will play their next match on December 30 (opponent is West Ham).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.

Football

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton

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4 hours ago

December 27, 2025

Jon

Liverpool and Wolverhampton met in the English Premier League match. The match ended with the score 2:1.

The hosts scored goals: Gravenberch (41′), Wirtz (42′). Marked for guests Good (51′).

According to the result of the match, Liverpool has 32 points, the guests 2 points.

Liverpool’s next match will be on 1 January 2026 against Leeds. Wolverhampton will play their next match on December 30 (the opponent is Manchester United).

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.