That he was kept throughout the entire duration of the game means he ought to be match fit but in the first half he had probably the least touches of the ball than any of his team mates (19 touches). Too much hope rested on his shoulder (no puns intended) but he just does not have the support of his mates unlike when he was in Liverpool.
Russia may not have superstars but the home support really rallied them and they played like a team which football is all about...team sport
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