“Russian fans give any arguments that these are excuses and we are only saying this, but it is really very difficult.

Because of the pandemic, it seems to me that no one has played so many games, even in the world, in such a short time.

This is the first time I've come across this, ”said Dziuba at a press conference before the match against Lazio in the Champions League.

The 32-year-old noted that he is ready to endure a large number of matches for the team.

“It's not even a matter of age, as we like to say.

It's just a very tough schedule.

But it's okay, this is also an experience, you need to go through it with dignity.

We will try.

The main thing, always, is the team.

We have a lot of players.

We must go this way without rocking the boat, as many do and try to do, ”added the captain of“ Zenith ”.

Earlier it became known that Ciro Immobile will not play with Zenit.