Viacheslav Karavaev - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Wins two duels against Juventus Karavaev sent in one inaccurate cross, won one tackle and two duels and had one clearance in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Karavaev played for the first time in the competition as he missed the previous matches due to a foot injury. He did not have a particularly eye-catching performance. Zenit will face Juventus away on November 2nd.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from foot injury Karavaev returned from his foot injury in league action over the weekend, playing 18 minutes off the bench.

Impact When healthy, Karavaev is an option to start and he could move into the XI as soon as Wednesday against Juventus. He doesn't have a ton of fantasy value for Zenit, but he plays on the defensive flank, so in the right matchup he could produce.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for second match Karavaev (foot) will miss Wednesday's match against Malmo, according to manager Sergei Semak.

Impact It's the second absence for Karavaev in group stages and it's unknown if he'll be ready a month from now. Zenit used a five-man back line in the opener which featured Aleksey Sutormin at right-back, but they could change things up against weaker competition.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Chelsea Karavaev will miss Tuesday's match against Chelsea because of a foot injury, according to manager Sergei Semak.

Impact Karavaev is one of a few defenders out for Zenit in a difficult trip to Chelsea. Daler Kuzyaev, more often an attacking winger, is most likely to come in at right-back and hope to keep Chelsea at bay Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE