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V-Man
2002-05-26 15:28:18
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Kis_Joe
2002-05-25 23:35:19
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Mostovoi scare for Russia
Monday 20 May 2002
Russia’s FIFA World Cup hopes suffered a potentially serious setback with the news that their captain and influential playmaker, Alexander Mostovoi, is struggling to be fit for the start of the tournament.
Out for ten days
Mostovoi limped off the field after hurting his right hip in the opening minutes of yesterday's friendly against Yugoslavia and said afterwards: "I can feel it is something serious." According to doctors, he could be out of action for up to ten days which means he will struggle to be fit for Russia's first World Cup Group H game against Tunisia on 5 June.
Semshov's solid display
Mostovoi insisted he would still be part of Russia's World Cup squad, which is to be announced later today. In the game against Yugoslavia - which Russia lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw - Mostovoi was replaced by FC Torpedo Moscow midfielder Igor Semshov, who impressed in just his second appearance for Russia.
Award winner
Mostovoi, who plays for RC Celta de Vigo in Spain, received the 'Russian national team leader' award for the 2001 season before the game. He has played 59 times for Russia, scoring 12 goals.
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V-Man
2002-05-25 18:19:06
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Russia players to watch
Moscow
May 15 2002
Marat Izmailov
Picture: AFP
Key players for Group H soccer contenders Russia at the 2002 World Cup:
ALEXANDER MOSTOVOI
Position: Midfielder
Age: 33
Club: Celta Vigo (Spa)
A classy midfielder, Mostovoi is considered to be the most creative player in the Russian squad. Accurate free kicks and corners have become a hallmark of his playing style. A popular figure as captain of his club in Spain, Celta Vigo's fans even raised money to build a monument in honour of him. Was discovered by Russian manager Oleg Romantsev when he was coaching a third division Moscow-based side. After Romantsev joined Spartak Moscow he invited the midfielder to join. Won a Soviet league title with Spartak in 1989, and moved to Portuguese champions Benfica following the collapse of the Berlin Wall. An unhappy spell in Lisbon was followed by stints in France with Cannes and Strasbourg before he settled at Celta.
YEGOR TITOV
Position: Midfielder
Age: 25
Club: Spartak Moscow (Rus)
Captain of Russian champions Spartak Moscow, Titov is an integral part of his country's midfield alongside Alexander Mostovoi, Valery Karpin, Dmitry Khohlov and Dmitry Alenichev. Titov enjoys a fine understanding with Mostovoi, both players combining to share the creative responsibilities. A firm favourite at Spartak, where he has won five league championships, he has also been twice named Russia's Player of the Year. Has been repeatedly criticised for an apparent unwillingness to do his share of defending.
MARAT IZMAILOV
Position: Midfielder
Age: 19
Club: Lokomotiv Moscow (Rus)
The rising star of Russian football, Izmailov heads a new generation of players slowly making a name for themselves in the country's squad. Immediately established himself as an integral member of Lokomotiv's starting line-up last season, where his form earned him young player of the year nod. Made his debut for Russia last year and has won six caps despite extremely tough competition for places in Romantsev's midfield. Though only 19, he has already caught the eye of several western European sides with his creative play and consistent form
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