"Matches like the one against Fenerbahce are very important for Zenit now, we must cherish them" — Vershinin

Sergei Semak's team is preparing for the match of the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage against the Turkish grand

“Matches like the one against Fenerbahce are very important for Zenit now, we must cherish them,” ex-Zenit player Alexei Vershinin told Metaratings.ru.

On Wednesday, September 14, Zenit will play an away match of the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage against Turkish Fenerbahce.

“Matches like these are very important for Zenit now, we must cherish them. The Champions League is always a holiday. Matches with such serious opponents in European competition are always useful. First of all, this is experience. This is the level where our players need to develop,” Vershinin said.

After two rounds, Zenit is in second place in Group H with three points. Fenerbahce is fourth with one point.