Zenit's head coach Sergey Semak gave an interview to the Match TV channel before the game against Rostov. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He stated: The Rostov team plays actively and applies high pressure. Of course, we will need a player who can play quickly, receive the ball well, and understand combination football.
The game may be open, and at times there will be empty spaces on the field. I think this will be particularly noticeable in the central area.
Later, the Rostov team will switch to a low block, organizing their defense in a 5-4 formation. In this game, especially in the center, there will be some differences, and empty spaces will emerge on the field.
However, if Rostov chooses the scheme they usually play, we have accordingly determined the players who will take the field in today's game. Thus, taking into account the movements and tactics of the game, we prepared our team.
