Zenit St. Petersburg Announces Starting Lineup for Friendly Match Against Fenerbahce
Star-Studded Squad Set to Take on Turkish Giants
Russian Premier League Champions Prepare for Pre-Season Test
Russian Premier League champions Zenit St. Petersburg have unveiled their starting lineup for their upcoming friendly match against Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Wednesday, July 20.
The match, which will be played at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, will serve as a pre-season test for both sides ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
Zenit will be led by their star striker Artem Dzyuba, who is fresh off winning the Russian Premier League Golden Boot award for the fourth time in his career.
Other key players in the Zenit lineup include Brazilian defender Douglas Santos, Argentinian midfielder Wilmar Barrios, and Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun.
Fenerbahce, meanwhile, will be looking to make a statement against their Russian opponents.
The Turkish club has made several high-profile signings this summer, including former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and ex-Barcelona defender Marc Bartra.
The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams eager to impress ahead of the new season.
Zenit St. Petersburg Starting Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Mikhail Kerzhakov
- Defenders: Vyacheslav Karavaev, Dejan Lovren, Douglas Santos, Aleksandr Erokhin
- Midfielders: Wilmar Barrios, Wendel, Claudinho
- Forwards: Artem Dzyuba, Sardar Azmoun, Malcom
Fenerbahce Starting Lineup (Unconfirmed)
- Goalkeeper: Altay Bayindir
- Defenders: Attila Szalai, Serdar Aziz, Marc Bartra, Ferdi Kadioglu
- Midfielders: Miguel Crespo, Juan Mata, İrfan Can Kahveci
- Forwards: Enner Valencia, Diego Rossi, Dimitrios Pelkas
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2023
- Time: 19:00 Moscow time
- Venue: Gazprom Arena, St. Petersburg