Yuri Zhirkov: My return to Russia shouldn’t be excluded

Chelsea and Russia national team midfielder Yuri Zhirkov said that he might transfer to one of the Russian clubs, as he faces the lack of playing practice at Chelsea.

«Rumors, claiming you shall continue your career in Russia, sound louder and louder. Is there any truth about them?»

«Well, such a possibility shouldn’t be excluded.»

«Really? Which club are you talking about?»

«I have no particular proposals. And in general, there’s no point in talking about that yet.»

«Why?»

«I am a player of Chelsea FC. And I speak about my possible return to Russia only because of my strong desire to be on the field. Unfortunately, I did not have enough playing practice at Chelsea. I just want to play football, not sit on the bench, that’s why the thoughts about a return occur to me. Now I can’t add anything to this. We’ll see how where it all comes in the end», Zhirkov stated according to Bobsoccer.ru.

This season Zhirkov took part only in 22 matches in all competitions for Chelsea, having scored 1 goal.