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Zhirkov has possible calf muscle tendon inflammation

Zhirkov has possible calf muscle tendon inflammation

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov has a suspected calf muscle tendon inflammation, the Russian national football team said on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Zhirkov had problems with leg in Spain clash

Zhirkov had problems with leg in Spain clash

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov said on Sunday that he had problems with his leg as his side beat Spain on penalties in their World Cup round of 16 clash and made it through to the last eight. 2 Jul 2018
Zhirkov unlikely to play further part in World Cup

Zhirkov unlikely to play further part in World Cup

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Sunday that Yuri Zhirkov was almost certain to play no further part in the World Cup. The veteran defender was taken off at half time with what appeared to be an injury. 2 Jul 2018
Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Russia midfielders Yuri Zhirkov and Alan Dzagoev trained individually in the gym on Thursday as the national team continued their preparations for their last Group A game against Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Zhirkov says Russia would prefer to play Portugal

Zhirkov says Russia would prefer to play Portugal

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov said Wednesday that Russia would prefer to play Portugal in the Round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 21 Jun 2018
Zhirkov trains individually after 3-1 win over Egypt

Zhirkov trains individually after 3-1 win over Egypt

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov trained individually on Wednesday after Russia's 3-1 defeat of Egypt in their second World Cup match on Tuesday. 21 Jun 2018
Dzagoev Out of World Cup, Zhirkov’s Participation Uncertain - Russia Head Coach

Dzagoev Out of World Cup, Zhirkov’s Participation Uncertain - Russia Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Russia have been handed a blow with midfielder Alan Dzagoev being ruled out of the rest of tournament, while it is unknown whether Yuri Zhirkov will play any further part in the competition, Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday night following his side’s 3-1 win against Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Midfielder Denis Cheryshev, who scored a double for Russia in their 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the World Cup opener, and striker Artem Dzyuba will start for the national team in their match against Egypt, the team said Tuesday via their official Twitter account. 20 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov, who sustained a minor calf injury, has resumed group training ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Egypt. 17 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder Dzagoev training, Defender Zhirkov trains alone

Russia midfielder Dzagoev training, Defender Zhirkov trains alone

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who suffered an injury on Thursday, is missing Saturday's training session, while defender Yuri Zhirkov is training individually, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Zhirkov to Train Individually After Sustaining Minor Calf Injury

Zhirkov to Train Individually After Sustaining Minor Calf Injury

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov will train individually until Saturday after taking a minor blow to his leg during the national team's 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, the team's press services said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Russia train at full strength

Russia train at full strength

The Russian national football team trains at full strength on Sunday with defender Yuri Zhirkov joining the main group after having left the team's Saturday pre-World Cup training session at Moscow's CSKA Arena early. 10 Jun 2018
Russia Midfielder Zhirkov Extends Contact With Zenit

Russia Midfielder Zhirkov Extends Contact With Zenit

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov has signed a new one-year contract with Zenit, the club announced on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Zhirkov Fit and 'Well' After Leaving Training Early

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov is fit and "well" despite having to leave Russia’s latest pre-World Cup training session on Saturday early. 9 Jun 2018
Russia hold open training session

Russia hold open training session

The Russian national team held an open training session at the CSKA Arena in Moscow on Saturday ahead of next week's World Cup. 9 Jun 2018
Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Zhirkov resumes training with Russia squad after injury knock

Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov resumed training with the rest of the squad after training separately in the gym on Thursday, a Sputnik correspondent reported Friday. 8 Jun 2018