ZENIT NEWS

Araújo, Driussi, Loba top-paid to join MLS during season

Brazilian winger Luiz Araújo has a $3.6 million base salary after joining Atlanta from Lille and has total compensation of more than $3.9 million, making him the highest among play...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magomed Ozdoev - Remains out Ozdoev remains out because of a knee ligament injury, according to manager Sergei Semak.

Impact A return isn't in sight for Ozdoev, who damaged knee ligaments in the opening match of the Russian Premier League season. There hasn't been a ton of updates regarding the type of injury, but given that it involves ligaments, he probably won't be an option in group stages.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viacheslav Karavaev - Back from foot injury Karavaev returned from his foot injury in league action over the weekend, playing 18 minutes off the bench.

Impact When healthy, Karavaev is an option to start and he could move into the XI as soon as Wednesday against Juventus. He doesn't have a ton of fantasy value for Zenit, but he plays on the defensive flank, so in the right matchup he could produce.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Kritsyuk - Keeps clean sheet in win Kritsyuk made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.

Impact Kritsyuk was the opposition try to threaten a little bit during the first half, but then things got easier for his side on the final frame, specially after the opposition had a player sent off in the 53rd minute. The goalkeeper will probably have much more work coming his way during Oct. 20 clash against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Malcom - Takes five shots in win Malcom had five off-target shots, created three chances, sent in nine crosses (three accurate) and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.

Impact Malcom was a menace all the time despite not appearing on the scoresheet as he was always involved on Zenit's most dangerous plays and paced his side in shot attempts. The winger will try to open his UCL scoring account during Oct. 20 home match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wendel - Scores in win over Malmo Wendel scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and created two chances during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.

Impact Wendel wasn't having his great performance totally reflected on the stat sheet, but everything changed deep into second half's stoppage time, when he appeared at the right place to tap the ball home after a rebound from the goalkeeper. The midfielder will probably be much more focused on his defensive duties during Oct. 20 home match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Sutormin - Scores in win over Malmo Sutormin scored a goal off two shots (both on target) during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.

Impact Sutormin wasn't having much of an impact here until the 80th minute, when was given space to advance with the ball for some yards before firing a beautiful long-range shot that went into the low post for his side's third goal of the match. This was the first career UCL goal for the midfielder and he'll try to keep it up during Oct. 20 home clash against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yaroslav Rakitskiy - Provides two assists in win Rakitskiy made two assists, had three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday's 4-0...

Impact Rakitskiy is usually known for his defensive abilities, but this time his biggest contributions on the offensive end, being a menace on set pieces and assisting his side's second and third goals. The centre back will probably have his hands full on defense during Oct. 20 home match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daler Kuzyaev - Scores in win over Malmo Kuzyaev scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and made two interceptions during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.

Impact Kuzyaev had a very quiet first half, but then appeared at the right place to head the ball home after a cross from the right just three minutes into the final frame to make it 2-0 for Zenit. This was the first career UCL goal for the midfielder and he'll try to keep it up during Oct. 20 home match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Santos - Provides assist in win Douglas provided an assist, had two off-target shots, created six chances, sent in six crosses (three accurate) and made two interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sh...

Impact Douglas didn't have much work to do on defense, finding a lot of room to go up the field and support the attack, assisting Claudinho for the opening goal of the match and creating several other plays from the left flank. The full-back will be in high demand on both ends during Oct. 20 home match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claudinho - Scores opener in win over Malmo Claudinho scored a goal off his lone shot, created four chances and sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo.

Impact Claudinho had a brilliant performance for Zenit, scoring his first career UCL goal just nine minutes into the game and then creating a lot of opportunities for his teammates until being subbed off with just a quarter hour remaining. The playmaker will try to keep it up during Oct. 20 home match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo earns late winner for Manchester United

Ronaldo was at it again on the big stage, making history and scoring game winners. Check out all the Champions League action!

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Juventus beats defending champion Chelsea 1-0 in CL

Italy forwards Federico Chiesa and Federico Bernardeschi ran consistently through the heart of Chelsea’s defense and Juventus convincingly beat the injury-depleted trophy defender...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zenit eases to 4-0 win over Malmo in Champions League

Zenit St. Petersburg has cruised to a 4-0 win over 10-man Malmo in the Champions League to stay in contention to advance from a group also containing Juventus and Chelsea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dejan Lovren - On bench Wednesday Lovren (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Malmo.

Impact Lovren is recovered from his issue as expected, but he's taking his time and is on the bench Wednesday. If Zenit go up a goal or two, he could make an appearance against Malmo, but he'll likely work on his fitness and hope to return to the XI for the next UCL match against Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barca, United under pressure in Champions League

Manchester United will be under serious pressure to qualify if it loses at home to Villarreal after starting group play with a shocking defeat at Young Boys in Switzerland

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dejan Lovren - Will be option against Malmo Lovren (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Wednesday's match against Malmo, according to manager Sergei Semak.

Impact Lovren would be a nice boost Wednesday after missing the opener. If he returns to the XI, it's a definite chance for a clean sheet and win for Zenit, who fell in their opening match to Chelsea.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viacheslav Karavaev - Out for second match Karavaev (foot) will miss Wednesday's match against Malmo, according to manager Sergei Semak.

Impact It's the second absence for Karavaev in group stages and it's unknown if he'll be ready a month from now. Zenit used a five-man back line in the opener which featured Aleksey Sutormin at right-back, but they could change things up against weaker competition.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Magomed Ozdoev - Still out Wednesday Ozdoev continues to battle a knee injury and will miss Wednesday's game against Malmo, according to manager Sergei Semak.

Impact Ozdoev will miss the first two group matches and it's unknown if he'll be ready a month from now. The midfielder featured for Russia in this summer's Euros and had started eight matches the last two seasons in Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zenit St Petersburg vs Malmo FF Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, Stream & How to Watch UEFA Champions League Match Zenit St Petersburg vs Malmo FF odds, prediction, lines, spread, date, stream & how to watch UEFA Champions League match.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Malcom - Creates one chance Malcom created a chance during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Malcom was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Zenit were shut out by Chelsea on Tuesday. The attacker was unable to take a shot or cross but his one chance created tied for the second highest total on the team. Malcom was subbed off in the 75th minute.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanislav Kritsyuk - Beaten once Tuesday Kritsyuk allowed a goal while making a save during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Kritsyuk allowed the lone goal of the match in the 69th minute as Zenit dropped all three points on Tuesday. The keeper made one save as Zenit will look for their first Champions League points September 29th against Malmo.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern tops Barça 3-0, United loses, Lukaku powers Chelsea

It has been a tale of three strikers for the start of the Champions League group stage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukaku seals Chelsea win over Zenit to start CL defense

Romelu Lukaku has scored on his Champions League debut for Chelsea in a 1-0 victory over Zenit St. Petersburg at the start of the title defense for the Champions League winners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League group stage: Young Boys spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's historic day

Despite losing, Cristiano Ronaldo tied Champions League history just by setting foot on the field. Here are the top moments!

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021