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Who is going to play? Petersburg's "Zenith" players have announced the starting lineup for a friendly match with "Fenerbahce"
Nice and friendly
On July 23, 2023, FC Zenit will kick off the new football season with a friendly match against the Turkish club Fenerbahce. As the date approaches, many fans and experts are eagerly anticipating the starting lineup that the Russian Premier League champions will field for this high-profile encounter. The starting lineup has been announced, which will give fans of both teams an idea of what to expect on the day of the match.
Lineup
The starting lineup for Petersburg's "Zenith" is as follows:
* Goalkeeper: Mikhail Kerzhakov
* Defenders: Douglas Santos, Dejan Lovren, Nuno Rocha, Vyacheslav Karavaev
* Midfielders: Wilmar Barrios, Wendel, Claudinho
* Forwards: Mateo Cassierra, Malcolm, Andrey Mostovoy
This lineup features many established stars as well as some talented youngsters. With a strong combination of experience and youthful exuberance, Petersburg's "Zenith" will be looking to make a strong start to the new season.
Match Preview
The match between Petersburg's "Zenith" and Fenerbahce will be played at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg. The match will start at 19:00 local time (17:00 GMT). Both teams will be looking to make a strong start to the new season, so an exciting match is expected.
Petersburg's "Zenith" will be the favorites going into the match, but Fenerbahce is a strong team with a good record in European competition. The Turkish club will be looking to cause an upset and will be hoping to take advantage of any mistakes that Petersburg's "Zenith" may make.
The match is expected to be a close and entertaining affair. Both teams have attacking players who can score goals, so there should be plenty of chances for goals. Petersburg's "Zenith" will be looking to control the game and dictate the tempo, but Fenerbahce will be looking to counterattack and hit the Russian champions on the break.
The match is a good opportunity for both teams to prepare for the new season. Petersburg's "Zenith" will be looking to build on their success from last season, while Fenerbahce will be looking to make a strong start to the new campaign.