Zinchenko was to beat the decisive penalty in the match with Leicester

20 December 2017, 10:03 | Football 
Хосеп Гвардиола и Александр Зинченко, Getty Images

On the eve of Manchester City in the quarter finals of the English League Cup in a series of 11-meter beats Lester defeated (4: 3, 1: 1 in regular time).

Ukrainian midfielder "townspeople" Alexander Zinchenko in the penalty shootout did not accept, however, he said, he could have pierced, if Claudio Bravo did not reflect the fifth blow of "foxes" performed by Riyad Marais.

"I was supposed to be the fifth penalty player, but I'm happy because Claudio Bravo once again became a hero".

"It was an incredibly difficult game, because Lester was a champion two years ago".

"This victory is important for us. We must continue to go and play the same way.. We played well and controlled the game until the last minute, "Zinchenko told the official website of Manchester City.

The fight against Lester Zinchenko began with the first minutes, playing to the very end whistle.

Earlier it was reported that Alexander again became interested in Napoli.

Источник: football.ua