Zenit Names Starting Lineup for Match with Mourinho's Team, Glushakov and Sobolev Start
Strong Contenders Meet in Anticipated Clash
Zenit Saint Petersburg has announced its starting lineup for the highly anticipated match against AS Roma, led by legendary manager José Mourinho. The match, to be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Europe's top teams.
Key Players to Watch
Among the key players to watch for Zenit are:
- Claudinho: The Brazilian attacking midfielder has been in excellent form this season, scoring 9 goals and providing 8 assists in all competitions.
- Malcom: The former Barcelona winger is known for his dribbling skills and eye for goal.
- Artem Dzyuba: The Russian international striker is Zenit's all-time top scorer and will be looking to add to his tally against Roma.
Roma, meanwhile, will be relying on the experience of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and the goalscoring prowess of Tammy Abraham.
Tactics and Formations
Zenit is expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Claudinho and Malcom playing behind Dzyuba. Roma, on the other hand, is likely to field a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Mkhitaryan and Lorenzo Pellegrini supporting Abraham.
History and Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first competitive meeting between Zenit and Roma. The two teams have never faced each other before in any competition.
Prediction
Zenit will be slight favorites to win the match given their recent form and the fact that they are playing at home. However, Roma is a dangerous team and should not be underestimated.
