Russia vs Saudi Arabia
Worldcup opener
https://youtu.be/L97QbJxa4Sk
Facts -
Russia and Saudi Arabia's only previous encounter was in October 1993; the Saudis won 4-2 at home in a friendly.
Saudi Arabia have also never won their opening game at the World Cup (D1 L3).
Saudi Arabia have kept only one clean sheet in their 13 games at the World Cup - it was in their 1-0 win against Belgium in June 1994. They have also failed to score in seven of their last nine games in the tournament.
Recent Form -
Russia 3 loss 2 draw
Saudi - 4 loss 1 win
INJURIES AND SUSPENDED PLAYERS
Zhirkov - DOUBTFUL
Aleksandr Kokorin misses out on the tournament due to a knee injury.
Defenders Georgy Dhuniya and Viktor Vasin also miss out due to knee injuries as Russia bring back Sergei Ignashevich out of International Retirement.
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Russia:
Igor Akinfeev;
Mario Fernandes,
Fedor Kudryashov,
Sergey Ignashevich,
Yuri Zhirkov / granat
Roman Zobnin,
Daler Kuzyaev,
Alan Dzagoev,
Aleksandr Samedov,
Aleksandr Golovin;
Fedor Smolov
Saudi Arabia:
Abdullah Al-Mayouf;
Usamah Husawi,
Omar Hosawi,
Yasser Al-Shahrani,
Mohammed Al-Barik;
Abdullah Otif,
Yahya Al-Shihri,
Taisir Al-Jassim,
Salem Al Dosari;
Fahad Al-Molad
Al sahlawi
TOP 3 PEROFMERS FROM BOTH SIDES -
Russia -
Fedor Smolov
Fedor Smolov is the biggest star for the home side and will lead from the front. Smolov has scored 52 goals in the last 3 seasons at club level
Fedor Smolov is the biggest star for the home side and will lead from the front. Smolov has scored 52 goals in the last 3 seasons at club level
Yuri Zhirkov
Yuri Zhirkov is a former Chelsea full-back and one to watch out for. Zhirkov can also play as a left winger and can be dangerous on crosses.
Yuri Zhirkov is a former Chelsea full-back and one to watch out for. Zhirkov can also play as a left winger and can be dangerous on crosses.
Aleksandr Golovin
Aleksandr Golovin is the most dangerous attacking midfielder in the Russian team. Golovin had a great season with CSKA Moscow
Aleksandr Golovin is the most dangerous attacking midfielder in the Russian team. Golovin had a great season with CSKA Moscow
Saudi -
Mohammad Al-Sahlawi
Mohammad Al-Sahlawi has scored 16 goals in the World Cup qualifying stages, level with Robert Lewandowski.
Mohammad Al-Sahlawi has scored 16 goals in the World Cup qualifying stages, level with Robert Lewandowski.
Salem Al Dosari best counter Attack player
Fahad Al-Molad will be along side sahlawi
CAPTAINS AND VC FOR DREAM11 GRAND LEAGUE TEAMS -
SALEM AL DOSARI , MOLAD , GOLOVIN ,
ZHIRKOV , SMOLOV