“Kerzhakov will start the match on the bench”

Two hours before the UEFA Cup final between Espanyol and Sevilla, ex-CSKA footballer Dmitry Kuznetsov, who played in the Catalan club, told Sport Today about the luck of some, the stability of others and whether Alexander Kerzhakov will enter the field.

About luck "Hispaniola"

Espanyol reached the finals due to his character, successful home play and luck. Before the confrontation with the Werder Bremen, I was sure that the Germans would go further. But in Barcelona they played 3-0, and in Germany “Espanyol” was helped by the removal of Klose. Club staff told me that after the quick goal of Werder Bremen in the second leg, few believed in the final victory.

The three best players of the club are De La Peña, Tamudo and Pandiani. Tamudo saw in the case still young, the man worked hard and now even gets into the Spanish national team. However, the real leader of Espanyol is De La Peña, the whole game is built through him. The coach of Valverde made a combat team. Catalans will play on defense, on counterattacks. Espanyolu can win one goal to win.

On the stability of Seville

Most Sevilla players have been playing together for a long time, and the newcomers to the club are already established players. The Andalusians have a good line of attack: Kanute, Kerzhakov, Daniel Alves - they are guaranteed to be able to take the game upon themselves, decide the outcome of the meeting alone. In addition, Seville is profitable to play in Glasgow - because Espanyol is good primarily at home.

About the reservist Kerzhakov

Still, Alexander plays a little. But he knows how to beat with both legs, he is always aimed at the gate, he can pass. With his game, he proves that he is worthy of the starting lineup. However, he either misses the application, then replaces, then he is removed during the match ... It's hard to play in such a rhythm. I think Sevilla will play, as in the last victorious matches: with Kerzhakov on the bench.

About low performance

Teams know each other’s friends by heart. So one or two goals will decide the fate of the match. Most likely, there will be 1: 1 and extra time, or even a penalty shootout. I venture to suggest that the authors of the balls will be Frederic Canute and Walter Pandiani. I give 60% that Sevilla will win.


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