Russia names 23 man squad set to kick off World Cup 2018 against Saudi
Russia has named a largely domestic-based squad for the 2018 World Cup. All but two of the hosts’ 23- man squad play in Russia, with Villarreal’s Denis Cheryshev and goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov of Club Brugge the exceptions.
Defender Sergei Ignashevich, who turns 39 in July, was a late addition in place of the injured Ruslan Kambolov. Former Chelsea winger Yuri Zhirkov and Artem Dzubya, Alan Dzagoev, Igor Akinfeev are other high-profile inclusions.
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