Kerzhakov in race to face AEK
Thursday, October 7, 2004
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FC Zenit St. Peterburg forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov is doubtful for the UEFA Cup meeting with AEK Athens FC.
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Notice of absence
Kerzhakov hurt his thigh during Zenit's Russian Premier League game against FC Amkar Perm on Monday. The 21-year-old subsequently joined up with the Russia squad but underwent a scan which revealed a tear to his right thigh. He will be sidelined for at least ten days and will then likely need another week of rehabilitation.
Comeback appearance
This leaves a question mark against his participation in Zenit's UEFA Cup group-stage opener versus AEK at the Petrovsky stadium. Ironically, the Amkar match was Kerzhakov's comeback appearance after ten days out with an unrelated thigh problem. The game ended 0-0 to keep Zenit top of the Premier-Liga.
