Alexey Sutormin: «I can be called one of the regular Zenit penalty takers

Zenit defender Alexei Sutormin spoke about the preparations for the Champions League group stage match against Malmo.

— Alexey, now you often play in a system with three central defenders. Can we say that you are more comfortable in this role than in the four defenders? And how do your tasks differ in different schemes?

— I will say that it is comfortable to play in both the five and novyny.tornadosport.online the four. And according to the differences — in the top five you can play more attack, there is a belayer behind. So there are more opportunities to attack in the top five.

— In the last match against Krylya you took a penalty kick. Before that, in two matches this season, you also took penalties, but then Artyom Dziuba was not on the field. How did you decide now that you will shoot the penalty? Can you call you a full-time penalty taker?

— It was decided by the coaching staff. I can be called one of the full-time penalty takers — yes. Artem Dziuba and Serdar Azmun can always hit. Much depends on the state, https://news.tornadosport.com.ua/ on the minutes at which the blow is performed. If someone fresh comes out, then he has more chances. In general, those who are confident can take responsibility and shoot a penalty.

The Zenit — Malmo match will take place on September 29 at the stadium in St. Petersburg and will start at 19.45 Moscow time.