Zenit midfielder Claudinho said in an interview with SE that he prefers to play the role of an attacking midfielder.
— In Kazan, you and Malcolm played «ten» in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Apparently, both of you are very comfortable in this role. What position do you see yourself in? — Claudinho’s question.
— During our first conversation, Sergei Semak asked where I was most comfortable playing — in the center or website on the flank. I replied that I was ready to close any position from the midfield to the attack line: right, left and center. I once played for the Brazilian Olympic team in the holding area, and it worked out well. Perhaps, of all the roles, the role of an attacking midfielder is most familiar to me, but in general it is convenient for me to play everywhere — from the center line to the opponent’s penalty area.
Claudinho joined Zenit from RB Bragantino in August 2021. The 24-year-old Brazilian has 1 goal and webpage 2 assists in 6 matches for https://www.bonanza.com/ the team from St. Petersburg.