By James Appell Last updated: 22nd August 2008
Arshavin: Uncertain future
Zenit St Petersburg have left Andrei Arshavin out of their squad to face Krylya Sovetov Samara this weekend.
The Russia international has been strongly linked with a move away from his homeland, with Tottenham seemingly leading the race for his signature.
There had been conflicting rumours suggesting the playmaker was willing to commit his future to Zenit, but Dick Advocaat feels his star turn is still not fully focused on the task in hand.
"I would like to say that Andrei will not be taking part in the match with Krylya Sovetov," the Dutchman said.
"At the moment we need players who are only thinking about the game, and Andrei's head is full of other things at the moment. Because of that, on Sunday it is best for him to remain in St Petersburg."
The summer transfer window slams shut on 1st September, and Advoccat refused to rule out the possibility of Arshavin leaving the Uefa Cup holders before that point.
"As far as his exit is concerned, the transfer period is yet to finish and things can still change," he added.
The former Rangers boss also confirmed that he expects Spurs to resurrect their interest in the 27-year-old before the end of the month.
"We don't need to sell players," Advocaat told Bloomberg.
"Last year we sold Martin Skrtel to Liverpool for £10million, and now Arshavin probably will go to Spurs."
It remains unclear as to whether Arshavin will be considered for selection in next week's European Super Cup showdown with Manchester United in Monaco or whether his imposed exile will continue.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 12:45 | Fulham vs Man City |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Wigan |
| 15:00 | Blackburn vs Liverpool |
| 15:00 | Bolton vs Chelsea |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 | Newcastle vs Stoke |
| 17:30 | Man Utd vs Sunderland |
| Sunday 7th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | West Brom vs Portsmouth |
| 16:00 | Everton vs Aston Villa |
| Monday 8th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 20:00 | West Ham vs Tottenham |
| Saturday 13th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 12:45 | Middlesbrough vs Arsenal |
| 15:00 | Aston Villa vs Bolton |
| 15:00 | Liverpool vs Hull |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Everton |
| 15:00 | Stoke vs Fulham |
| 15:00 | Sunderland vs West Brom |
| 15:00 | Wigan vs Blackburn |
| 17:30 | Tottenham vs Man Utd |
| Sunday 14th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 13:30 | Portsmouth vs Newcastle |
| 16:00 | Chelsea vs West Ham |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Monday 1st December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Liverpool 0 - 0 West Ham | |
| Sunday 30th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 0 - 1 Man Utd | |
| Portsmouth 3 - 2 Blackburn | |
| Tottenham 0 - 1 Everton | |
| Chelsea 1 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 29th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 4 Bolton | |
| Aston Villa 0 - 0 Fulham | |
| Wigan 2 - 1 West Brom | |
| Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Newcastle | |
| Stoke 1 - 1 Hull | |
| Monday 24th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Wigan 1 - 0 Everton | |
| Sunday 23rd November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Tottenham 1 - 0 Blackburn | |
| Sunderland 0 - 1 West Ham | |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 3 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Portsmouth 2 - 2 Hull | |
| Chelsea 0 - 0 Newcastle | |
| Stoke 1 - 0 West Brom | |
| Aston Villa 0 - 0 Man Utd | |
| Liverpool 0 - 0 Fulham | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 3 Bolton | |
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