Cherchesov called the reasons for calling Zabolotny to the Russian national team

“In the last rounds, he plays quite well and freshly, brings benefits, scores, which is important for a forward.

We know him well, and now he is objectively reaching the level that allows him to be in the national team, "Cherchesov said at a press conference.

The test match Moldova - Russia will be held on November 12, the League of Nations game with Turkey will take place on November 15, and with Serbia on November 18.

All three meetings will take place away.

Earlier, Cherchesov said that Zenit did not ask to keep Artem Dziuba and Yuri Zhirkov in the national team.