Igor Korneyev, the former coach of the Russian national football team, shared his thoughts on the upcoming match between "Zenit" and "Rostov" in the first round of the Russian championship. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to Korneyev, "Zenit" is clearly the favorite in this match. "Rostov" is physically well-prepared, but the "Zenit" team has acquired strong players during the summer transfer window.
At the same time, the absence of some key players in the "Rostov" team limits their chances. The new player Zherzon will be gradually integrated into the game, as he has not had enough rest due to the club's participation in the World Championship during the pre-season preparation.
The teams will meet on July 20 on the field. Last season, "Zenit" finished second in the Russian Premier League standings, while "Rostov" was eighth.
In the last five encounters, "Zenit" has always had the upper hand, and "Rostov's" last victory dates back to 2019. This match is expected to be interesting and fiercely contested for the fans.
