Main coach Zenith Sergey Semak gave explanations on the team’s play in defense after the match of the 4th round of the Champions League group stage with Lazio (1: 3), reports Sports.ru correspondent Alexander Dorskiy.
– Before the match, you ruled out that you will play three central defenders. When did you decide to play 4-2-3-1?
– We thought, but of the defenders at our disposal was only Prokhin, it would be difficult for him to play in such a match from the first minutes. For some of our central defenders, playing three central ones is not entirely clear. We chose the usual scheme with amendments.
– Lovren will miss the match with Club Brugge. What are your thoughts on this? Who can play in central defense besides Douglas Santos?
– Only Prokhin. There are no other defenders.
– You said that Rakitskiy has problems with playing three central defenders. What kind?
– He does not quite understand the system, because his entire football career he played in the four, it’s easier for him. Plus there are qualities that do not quite suit him for playing in the top three, – said Semak.
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