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Doumbia up there with the best, says Berezutski

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Aleksei and Vasili Berezutski spoke to UEFA.com ahead of PFC CSKA Moskva's potentially decisive game against LOSC Lille Métropole, with the former singing the praises of in-form Seydou Doumbia.

Doumbia up there with the best, says Berezutski
Doumbia up there with the best, says Berezutski ©UEFA.com

Ahead of a potentially decisive game against LOSC Lille Métropole on Tuesday, PFC CSKA Moskva defender Aleksei Berezutski told UEFA.com that he beleives in-form forward Seydou Doumbia — who serves a suspension on matchday five — is "not only the best striker in the Champions League but also in the Russian championship". His brother Vasili, meanwhile, explained how crucial their matchday four victory against Trabzonspor AŞ was in the race for second place in UEFA Champions League Group B. Watch our exclusive interview.

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