Luka Djordjevic was born on July 9, 1994 in the city of Budva in Montenegro. Amplua - striker, height is 185 cm, and weight - 70 kg. At the moment it belongs to Zenit, but on loan he plays for Arsenal from Tula, where he managed to score 7 goals in 23 matches.
Carier start
Luca began to make his way into big football through the club “Mogren”, the performance for which is still the most successful in his career. In 28 matches, he managed to score 10 goals.
Moving to St. Petersburg
“Zenith” drew attention to the young talent in 2012 and offered him a contract in the summer. Having joined the ranks of the new team, Luca immediately managed to receive praise from the mentor of the Petersburgers, The Italian noted that the footballer has a great future thanks to his ability to open into free zones and high speed, which is extremely necessary for the flank striker. Two months later, on August 11, Djordjevic played his debut match in the Russian Premier League against Spartak Moscow, then his team won with a score of 5: 0.
In total, in the 2012/2013 season, the footballer played 10 matches. In 2013 he was loaned to Twente.
In 2015 he returned to Zenit, but again went on loan to the second-strongest club of the Spanish Segunda, Ponferradina.
Wandering in search of yourself
Considering that the footballer Luka Djordjevic is currently only 26 years old, then his transfer experience can be considered huge. At the moment, he has managed to change clubs 7 times. “Mogren”, “Zenith”, “Twente”, “Jong Twente”, “Sampdoria”, “Zenit-2”, “Ponferradina”, “Arsenal” - these are all the clubs in which it was possible to play most often against their will. Most likely, the reason for this was the losing relevance of the position of the extreme striker. Most often, players need versatility, the ability to adapt to any style and be effective in all positions. It is precisely the latter that Djordjevic does not always have enough, even if it cannot be said that he lacks some special qualities that he does not possess.
Personality traits and special skills
Luca is a modest and charming young man who is not particularly worried about his future. He has never been seen in any scandals and intrigues. Compared to the legionnaires playing in the Russian championship, Djordjevic is fluent in Russian. He is very unstable on the field, often disappears from sight during the game, but in one minute he can dramatically change the attitude of the fans towards himself from neutral to positive, making some kind of masterful pass to the flank or unexpectedly heading, jumping high from behind the defenders. With a height of 185 cm, the skill of playing on the second floor is one of the main strengths of the player. Coupled with high speed and a sense of position in the future, Luca has every chance of becoming a successful scorer.
* Professional club appearances and goals are counted for the different leagues of national championships only, updated as of 30 October 2016.
** Number of games and goals for the national team in official matches, adjusted for
on 5 July 2013.
Club career
"Mogren"
"Zenith"
In June 2012 he moved to Zenit. At the same time, Zenit head coach Luciano Spalletti said about him: “ He has certain qualities, but he is still young, so you have to look here. This is a flank attacking player who opens up great into free zones, spaces, runs well, so it seems to me that he has a future» .
On July 11, 2012 Luka Djordjevic made his debut for Zenit in a friendly match against the Rus team, the match ended with a score of 6: 0 in favor of Luka's team, he scored the last 6th goal from Bukharov's pass. On July 16, Luka Djordjevic announced his final number - 77.
In the 2012/13 season he played 7 matches for Zenit in the Russian championship, as well as 2 matches in the Russian Cup and 1 in the Champions League.
On June 24 he returned to Zenith. In the summer of 2013, it was reported that Djordjevic would be loaned to the Tom club, which had returned to the Premier League.
Rent
On August 6, on loan until the end of the 2013/14 season, he transferred to the Dutch "Twente".
September 1, 2014 was rented by the Italian Sampdoria.
In July 2015 he played two matches for Zenit-2 in the FNL championship. On August 31, he went on loan to the Spanish Segunda club Ponferradina.
Return to Zenit
He scored his first goal in official matches for Zenit in the match with Rostov in the 85th minute. His goal was victorious, and the meeting ended with a score of 3: 2. Scored the winning goal in the Europa League match on September 16 against Maccabi Tel Aviv in 90 + 2 minutes (4: 3).
National team career
Player of the national teams of Montenegro under 19 and under 21 years old, a participant in the qualifying games of the European Championship in these age categories. In May 2013 he won the Cup of the Regions [ ] as part of their youth team. On August 28, 2012, Luka Djordjevic was called up to the main team of Montenegro. On September 11, 2012, he made his debut for the national team, entering the field in the first team in a match against San Marino, and scored a goal.
Statistics
Club
As of 09/22/2016| Performance | League | Cups | Eurocups | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | League | Season | Games | Goals | Games | Goals | Games | Goals | Games | Goals |
| Mogren | Prva league | 2010/11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 10 | ||
| Total | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 10 | ||
| Zenith | Premier League | 2012/13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016/17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Total | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | ||
| → Twente | Eredivisie | 2013/14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| → Yong Twente | 1.Division | 2013/14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| → Sampdoria | Serie A | 2014/15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| → Zenit-2 | FNL | 2015/16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| → Ponferradina | Segunda B | 2015/16 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 |
| Total | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 87 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 17 | ||
National team
As of 7 July 2014Total: 4 matches / 1 goal; 2 wins, 1 draws, 1 loss.
Achievements
Club
"Zenith"- Silver medalist of the Russian Championship: 2012/13
- Russian Super Cup Winner:
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- If he is a noble person, then he must either declare his intention, or stop seeing you; and if you don’t want to do it, then I’ll do it, I’ll write to him, I’ll tell Daddy, ”Sonya said resolutely.- Yes, I can not live without him! Cried Natasha.
- Natasha, I don't understand you. And what are you saying! Remember your father, about Nicolas.
- I do not need anyone, I do not love anyone but him. How dare you say that he is ignoble? Don't you know that I love him? - Natasha shouted. “Sonia, go away, I don’t want to quarrel with you, go away, for God's sake, go away: you see how I suffer,” Natasha shouted angrily in a restrained irritated and desperate voice. Sonya burst into tears and ran out of the room.
Natasha went to the table and, without thinking for a minute, wrote the answer to Princess Marya, which she could not write the whole morning. In this letter, she briefly wrote to Princess Marya that all their misunderstandings were over, that, taking advantage of the generosity of Prince Andrei, who gave her freedom when leaving, she asks her to forget everything and forgive her if she is to blame for her, but that she cannot be his wife ... All this seemed to her so easy, simple and clear at that moment.
On Friday, the Rostovs were supposed to go to the village, and on Wednesday the count went with the buyer to his Moscow region.
On the day the count left, Sonya and Natasha were invited to a big dinner at the Karagin's, and Marya Dmitrievna took them. At this dinner Natasha again met with Anatole, and Sonya noticed that Natasha was saying something to him, wishing not to be heard, and throughout the dinner she was even more agitated than before. When they returned home, Natasha began the first with Sonya the explanation that her friend had been waiting for.
- Here you, Sonya, said various nonsense about him, - Natasha began in a meek voice, the voice that children speak when they want to be praised. - We have explained to him today.
- Well, what, what? Well, what did he say? Natasha, how glad I am that you are not angry with me. Tell me everything, the whole truth. What did he say?
Natasha pondered.
- Oh Sonya, if you knew him as I do! He said ... He asked me how I promised Bolkonsky. He was glad that it was up to me to refuse him.
Sonya sighed sadly.
“But you didn't refuse Bolkonsky,” she said.
- Or maybe I refused! Maybe it's all over with Bolkonsky. Why do you think so badly of me?
- I don't think anything, I just don't understand it ...
- Wait, Sonya, you will understand everything. You will see what kind of person he is. Don't think bad things about me or about him.
- I do not think bad about anyone: I love everyone and feel sorry for everyone. But what should I do?
Sonya did not give up on the gentle tone with which Natasha addressed her. The softer and more searching was the expression on Natasha's face, the more serious and stern Sonya's face was.
“Natasha,” she said, “you asked me not to speak to you, I didn’t speak, now you yourself started. Natasha, I don't believe him. Why is this secret?
- Again, again! Natasha interrupted.
- Natasha, I'm afraid for you.
- Why be afraid?
“I’m afraid that you will ruin yourself,” Sonya said resolutely, herself frightened by what she said.
Natasha's face again expressed anger.
- And I will destroy, I will destroy, I will destroy myself as soon as possible. None of your business. Not you, but I will feel bad. Leave, leave me. I hate you.
- Natasha! - Sonya cried out in fright.
- I hate, I hate! And you are my enemy forever!
Natasha ran out of the room.
Natasha did not speak to Sonya anymore and avoided her. With the same expression of agitated surprise and criminality, she walked from room to room, taking now and then for another occupation and immediately abandoning them.
No matter how hard it was for Sonya, she, without taking her eyes off, watched her friend.
On the eve of the day on which the count was supposed to return, Sonya noticed that Natasha had been sitting all morning at the drawing-room window, as if expecting something, and that she had made some sign to the passing soldier whom Sonya took for Anatole.
Sonya began to observe her friend even more attentively and noticed that Natasha was in a strange and unnatural state all the time of dinner and in the evening (she answered inappropriately to questions made to her, began and did not finish phrases, laughed at everything).
After tea, Sonya saw a timid maid girl who was waiting for her at Natasha's door. She let her in and, overhearing at the door, learned that a letter had been handed over again. And suddenly it became clear to Sonya that Natasha had some terrible plan for this evening. Sonya knocked on her door. Natasha did not let her in.
“She will run away with him! thought Sonya. She is capable of anything. Today there was something particularly pitiful and resolute in her face. She burst into tears, saying goodbye to her uncle, Sonya recalled. Yes it is true, she is running with him - but what should I do? " thought Sonya, recalling now those signs which clearly proved why Natasha had some terrible intention. “There is no graph. What should I do, write to Kuragin, demanding an explanation from him? But who tells him to answer? Write to Pierre, as Prince Andrei asked in case of misfortune? ... But maybe, in fact, she already refused Bolkonsky (she sent a letter to Princess Marya yesterday). There is no uncle! " To tell Marya Dmitrievna, who believed in Natasha so much, seemed awful to Sonya. “But one way or another, Sonia thought, standing in the dark corridor: now or never is the time to prove that I remember the good deeds of their family and love Nicolas. No, I won't sleep for at least three nights, but I won't leave this corridor and won't let her in by force, and I won't let the shame fall on their family, ”she thought.
Anatol recently moved to Dolokhov. The plan to kidnap Rostova had already been thought out and prepared by Dolokhov for several days, and on the day when Sonya, having overheard Natasha at the door, decided to protect her, this plan had to be carried out. Natasha at ten o'clock in the evening promised to go out to Kuragin's back porch. Kuragin had to put her in a prepared troika and take her 60 versts from Moscow to the village of Kamenka, where a cropped priest was prepared, who was supposed to marry them. In Kamenka, a setup was ready, which was supposed to take them out to the Warsaw road, and there they had to ride the post office abroad.
Anatol had a passport, and a travel document, and ten thousand money, taken from his sister, and ten thousand, borrowed through Dolokhov.
Two witnesses - Khvostikov, a former clerk whom Dolokhov and Makarin used to play the game, a retired hussar, a good-natured and weak person who had an infinite love for Kuragin - were sitting in the first room at tea.
In Dolokhov's large office, tucked from walls to ceiling with Persian carpets, bearskins and weapons, Dolokhov sat in a traveling beshmet and boots in front of an open bureau, on which lay bills and wads of money. Anatole, in his unbuttoned uniform, walked from the room where the witnesses were sitting, through the study to the back room, where his French footman with others was packing the last things. Dolokhov counted the money and wrote it down.
“Well,” he said, “Khvostikov should be given two thousand.
- Well, give it, - said Anatole.
- Makarka (they called that Makarina), this selflessly for you into the fire and into the water. Well, that's over, '' said Dolokhov, showing him the note. - So?
- Yes, of course, so, - said Anatole, apparently not listening to Dolokhov and with a smile that did not leave his face, looking ahead of himself.
Dolokhov slammed the bureau and turned to Anatol with a mocking smile.
- And you know what - drop it all: there is still time! - he said.
- Fool! - said Anatole. - Stop talking nonsense. If you only knew ... The devil knows what it is!
“Give it up,” said Dolokhov. - I'm talking to you. Is this a joke that you are up to?
- Well, again, teasing again? Go to hell! Huh? ... - Anatole said with a grimace. - The right is not up to your stupid jokes. - And he left the room.
Dolokhov smiled contemptuously and condescendingly when Anatol left.
- Wait, - he said after Anatol, - I'm not joking, I'm talking business, go, come here.
Anatole again entered the room and, trying to focus his attention, looked at Dolokhov, obviously involuntarily submitting to him.
- You listen to me, I tell you for the last time. What am I kidding with you? Did I contradict you? Who arranged everything for you, who found the priest, who took the passport, who got the money? All I.
- Well, thank you. Do you think I'm not grateful to you? - Anatol sighed and hugged Dolokhov.
- I helped you, but still I have to tell you the truth: this is a dangerous business and, if you look at it, stupid. Well, you take her away, okay. Will it be left like that? It turns out that you are married. After all, they will bring you under a criminal court ...
- Ah! nonsense, nonsense! - Anatole spoke again with a frown. “I’ve explained it to you. A? - And Anatole, with that particular predilection (which happens to stupid people) to the conclusion, to which they reach with their minds, repeated the reasoning that he repeated to Dolokhov a hundred times. - After all, I interpreted to you, I decided: if this marriage is invalid, - he said, bending his finger, - then I do not answer; Well, if it is valid, it doesn't matter: no one abroad will know this, well, right? And don't talk, don't talk, don't talk!
- Really, come on! You will only bind yourself ...
- Get off to the devil, - Anatole said and, holding his hair, went into another room and immediately returned and sat down with his feet on a chair close to Dolokhov. - The devil knows what it is! A? Look how it beats! - He took Dolokhov's hand and put it to his heart. - Ah! quel pied, mon cher, quel regard! Une deesse !! [O! What a leg, my friend, what a look! Goddess !!] A?
Dolokhov, smiling coldly and shining with his beautiful, impudent eyes, looked at him, apparently wanting to have some more fun over him.
- Well, the money will come out, then what?
- What then? A? - Anatole repeated with sincere bewilderment before thinking about the future. - What then? There I do not know what ... Well, what nonsense to say! He looked at his watch. - It's time!
Anatole went to the back room.
- Well, are you soon? Digging here! He shouted at the servants.
Dolokhov put away the money and shouted at the man to order food and drink on the way, entered the room where Khvostikov and Makarin were sitting.
The Montenegrin rookie of Zenit blew up the information space, firing at all the opponent's goal posts in the first match for the first team. We bring to your attention the first radio interview of Luka Djordjevic in Russia, from which you will find out with which clubs Zenit can play on equal terms, how an ordinary footballer differs from Usain Bolt and to whom the youngest player of the starting lineup of St. Petersburg will dedicate his first goal for Zenit.
Luca, you learned that you will play against Anji in the starting lineup ten minutes before leaving the hotel. Are you surprised? Or guessed that the chances of appearing in the base were great?
- Many of our players are now injured. I was hoping that I would play in this match, but there are many great players at Zenit, and, of course, I could not be sure of anything. But the coach gave me a chance, and I did my best to use it.
Do you understand that having played great in Makhachkala, you raised the bar of expectations for yourself so high that now you cannot afford to play worse than in the match against Anji?
- Thank you for the nice words. But in that match, the whole team played great. We were just not very lucky. I had chances, but the owners were more fortunate. That is why we played a draw.
João Carlos hit you on the leg, or did you dive so unskillfully?
Complex issue! There was indeed contact, but small, nothing special. The judge made the right decision.
- It hurts to hear it - I lived for two days in complete confidence that there was an absolute penalty! Your calm attitude to the fact that the penalty spot was not appointed, but you were shown a card - is this a school or a character trait?
When I fell, I immediately saw that the judge was going to show me the card. I guess I was wrong, and it would be better for the team if I tried to run further after the ball.
- In general, what impression did the refereeing of Vladimir Kazmenko make on you? In St. Petersburg, through our swamp prism, it seemed that it was a bit too much to kick Zenit players in the legs.
- The Russian refereeing system is new to me. In Montenegro, they judge a little differently. After all, there are many more stars playing in Russia, a lot more aggression and struggle on the field. As for this particular referee, I think he did not make any serious mistakes, but I also cannot say that he showed himself especially well.
(listener's question): Is it true that you don't have a car and you travel around the city by metro? How do you like our metro? Are you already recognized in the city?
- I don't have a car, and if I need to get somewhere, I go by metro. They recognized me several times, asked to be photographed. I think this is perfectly normal. There is only one team in St. Petersburg, it means a lot to the city, and its popularity is absolutely justified.
It is believed that St. Petersburg has one of the most beautiful metro in the world. Did you like it?
- In St. Petersburg, for the first time in my life, I went down the subway. Therefore, in order to compare, I need to visit at least one more subway!
Were you photographed in Budva?
- Not yet. But I will come to Montenegro at the beginning of September for the matches of the national teams, and perhaps then this can be expected.
Will you play for the U-19 team or for the main team?
- I don’t know yet, but it’s obvious what for one of these two teams.
(listener question): Do you have any preferences in the Champions League?
- It would be nice not to get to Barcelona or Real Madrid. We can play on equal terms with all other teams.
(listener's question): What position is most comfortable for you to play? What are your personal preferences?
- I can play attacking in the center, left and right. This is good for me, because if I could only play on the right, then it is quite obvious that I would have sat in the reserve when Danny returned to duty. That I can close different
position, gives me a better chance of getting into the squad.
How about playing under the striker?
- I've never tried it. Maybe I can play in this position, I just don't know.
What is your working leg?
It sounded a little presumptuous!
- Well, the right leg maybe worked out a little better. But I also work a lot on the left leg and, in general, they are almost equal.
- It could have been better.
- Of course, in order to match the level at which Zenit is performing, I need to improve my physical condition. I work on it, spend a lot of time in the gym, do other special exercises. I think I have no problems working with the ball on the field, but I need to become stronger and more enduring. I am sure that our coaching staff will help me improve.
How much weight do you squeeze from your chest?
- 60 kilograms.
Luca, don't be fooled!
- Come to the base, see for yourself.
It was just that during the match with Anji it was scary for you every time you approached Christopher Samba. First, what were you experiencing at that moment? And secondly, are you really going to gain mass? Drinking protein shakes?
- Every time I approached Samba, I did not see the setting sun over the stadium, because it was hiding behind his head. Indeed, Samba is big and strong, and generally a good player, but we had our own methods against such defenders. We kept the ball at the bottom, trying to do without horse casts. As for the muscle mass, I don't drink anything yet, but if the doctors say what is needed, then I will.
What is your current level of learning Russian?
- So far at the lowest. Naturally, I need to teach him, and I will do it; moreover, Russian is similar to my native language. I already know some basic words. Hopefully in the future I will be able to speak freely.
Have you got your favorite places in St. Petersburg?
“I saw the bridges being raised - it’s an amazing sight. And your restaurants are good. St. Petersburg is a beautiful city, and I really like it here.
- In summer, the most popular resort in Montenegro is my hometown of Budva. Many tourists come to us. There is a lot of entertainment and great sunny weather. The Bay of Boka Kotorska is also very beautiful, but it is worth going to the sea only in summer. And in winter it is better to visit the north of Montenegro, there are also many beautiful places.
(listener's question): Will strength exercises harm your plastics?
- Theoretically, a negative effect cannot be ruled out, for example, you can lose a little in speed. But I am confident in the professionalism of our coaching staff - they know what and how to do.
How long do you run a hundred meters?
- I don’t know, I’m just a football player, not Usain Bolt!
Well, fast or medium?
- I do not know what to answer. Perhaps this topic is more convenient for you to discuss than for me.
This is already the answer of an adult footballer! Luca, how long is your contract with Zenit?
- Three years.
You were auditioned at PSV. It is known that the sports director of "Mogren" regretted that at that time you did not reach the age when you can conclude a professional contract. What are your impressions?
- Yes, I was at PSV for a while. The club was satisfied with my work, I showed myself well in training. Probably, if I had been over 18 then, I would have moved there. But now, looking back, I understand that I made the right decision, having moved to Zenit after reaching the age of majority.
It's no secret that you came to St. Petersburg last summer. All agreements with Zenit were reached back in 2011, right?
Indeed, I was in St. Petersburg last year and even saw the match against Porto. Negotiations on the contract were underway, but I would not like to talk about this topic. The most important thing for me is how I feel on the pitch and how I play.
What is your overall impression of Russian football?
- Complex issue. Obviously, there are many good teams in Russia. Even Terek can easily beat Dynamo. Whatever the opponent, no one can be absolutely sure that they will win the next match. Zenit now has an excellent line-up, we play great, which is confirmed by our results. But one cannot be sure in advance that we will become champions. You just need to work as much as possible.
(listener's question): Do you continue to communicate with Marko Bakić? Why didn't he wait for offers from the top championships?
- I have known Bakich for about ten years. He is a talented player and a very good person. Now he plays for Mogren in Budva. I have not spoken to him about this, but I hope that he will find himself a club where he can prove himself and where he will be as great as me at Zenit.
Where did this fantastically talented sprout of Montenegrin footballers come from? You Bakic, Mirko Vucinic, Stevan Jovetic ...
- There are many talents in Montenegro and in general in the former Yugoslavia. Perhaps due to the fact that more good fields have appeared in Montenegro, the coaches are constantly improving their qualifications, going to seminars in Europe.
So the play-offs with England are just the beginning of a long journey for you?
- Of course!
Luca, tell me: two barbells in one match - has this happened to you before?
No never.
How did you feel in each of these moments?
- When I hit the post for the first time, I just could not believe that it was not a goal. Well, when it happened the second time ... I don't know. If I had a little less exposure, I would probably just die right on the field.
It's no secret that you live in St. Petersburg with your parents, and you also came to the radio with your father. Dad is probably more upset after two barbells than you. Did you discuss this with him?
- Yes, he told me how he felt in those moments! My parents are constantly with me, they help me in everything. Thanks to them, I feel easy and comfortable in St. Petersburg. I will never be able to adequately express the gratitude I feel for my parents.
Is your older brother remaining in Montenegro a footballer too?
- Yes. He played for Partizan Belgrade for one season, after which he received the same injury as Danny. Now he is recovering, and, I hope, will return to the field.
Health to your brother. The listener is interested: it seemed that in the second half with Anji you were a little addicted. Was it a team state, or did you start to feel tired?
- We started the second half with the score 1: 0 in our favor, and for some reason immediately gave the ball to the opponent, gave them the opportunity to play. They had several m
oments, but everything - from standard provisions. Of course, in many respects the problem is that we have six injured players. But in any case, we played well and had to win.
How do you like Arseny Logashov? It is believed that in the future he will replace Alexander Anyukov in the national team.
- Yes, he is definitely a good player. Perhaps I agree with what they say about him in Russia.
Your former club is now building a new stadium on the roof of the hotel for 15,000 spectators. Isn't this too presumptuous, considering that 16 thousand live in Budva?
- I don't know anything about this project. Of course, in Montenegro, such large stadiums are hardly needed, five thousand would be enough.
Luca, do you follow the fashion? Do you know what's trending?
- Well, maybe I can imagine, but my mother is more careful about what to wear me.
What kind of music do you like?
- Yugoslavian hip-hop. Perhaps this is the closest thing to Eminem's style.
(listener's question): For many years ex-Zenit forward Predrag Rangelovic played in Montenegro. Do you know this footballer?
- Yes, we played together for two years at Mogren. He told me a lot about Zenit, what to expect here. He helped me a lot.
I wonder what he told you? It's no secret that the Petersburg fans don't remember Randzhelovich from the best side.
- I did not know that. He said that training here is much more aggressive than in Montenegro. At Zenit, everyone is doing their best one hundred percent. He said that it would be difficult for me, as I am a young player who came from a small club, a small town, a small country to such a big club. Anyway, now I'm comfortable here.
(listener's question): Do you communicate with the Montenegrin basketball player of BC "Spartak" Vladimir Dragicevic?
- He is from Budva, just like me. We met there several times, but we haven’t seen each other in Russia yet.
How do you feel about winter sports? Want to go hockey?
- I have never been to hockey, but I see that it is a very popular sport in Russia. I definitely go to a few games.
How important a challenge is the match against Rubin for you? Do you understand that that is also one of the most unpleasant rivals?
- They beat us in the Super Cup match. It will be really difficult with them. But we are Zenit, and we must win in every meeting. Rubin is a good team, they are physically strong, they have established team interactions. It will be difficult, but I am sure that we can win.
How did our difficult team receive you? Who do you communicate with?
- All our footballers on the pitch are just great. I can learn a lot from them, and I am very glad that I have such an opportunity. Of course, most of all I communicate with Aleksandar Lukovich, he helps me a lot. In addition, I communicate with Krishito, Bruno Alves, Lumb, Gubochan and Lomberts.
Lukovic used to take you to the base. Now, probably, he will miss a lot due to injury. Who will take you to training?
- Probably a taxi driver.
(listener's question): Montenegrin footballers Dejan Savichevich with Milan and Predrag Mijatovic with Real Madrid won the Champions League. Have you seen them play on DVD?
- Oh sure. They are great players who have played for big clubs. I know Deyan Savichevich personally. It's great that he is remembered.
Who will you dedicate your first goal for Zenit to?