[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-aniukov-details-his-coaching-role-focusing-on-zenit-s-defense":43,"news-related-aniukov-details-his-coaching-role-focusing-on-zenit-s-defense-en":73,"news-related-match-aniukov-details-his-coaching-role-focusing-on-zenit-s-defense-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",2,19,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":21,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":64,"title":72},"Former Zenit Saint Petersburg player Alexander Aniukov has provided insight into his specific duties as part of the club's coaching team. The ex-defender is currently focused on working with the team's defensive unit, a role he finds both engaging and rewarding.\n\nIn an exclusive interview, Aniukov expressed his satisfaction with his current position. He highlighted the interesting nature of his work with the defenders, noting that he can offer valuable advice even to established, professional players. His approach is rooted in the belief that knowledge and experience should be shared rather than kept to oneself.\n\nAniukov's transition from a celebrated playing career to a coaching role sees him leveraging his extensive experience in defense. He believes his background allows him to provide unique insights and guidance to the current squad, helping to refine their performance at the back.\n\nWhile acknowledging the team's strengths, Aniukov also pointed out that there are specific areas requiring further development. He confirmed that the coaching staff and players are aware of these aspects and are actively working to improve them as the season progresses.\n\nThe interview underscores Aniukov's commitment to his new chapter in football. By focusing on defensive coaching, he aims to contribute directly to Zenit's solidity and overall tactical organization, drawing from years of top-level experience.\n\nHis comments reflect a collaborative environment within the Zenit setup, where former players contribute to the current team's growth. Aniukov's willingness to share his expertise is seen as a valuable asset for the club's defensive prospects.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Former Zenit defender Alexander Aniukov discusses his responsibilities within the club's coaching staff, emphasizing his work with the team's backline and sharing his experience.","328093964294950913","0","2026-05-08T06:55:07Z","aniukov-details-his-coaching-role-focusing-on-zenit-s-defense","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews-6460450-anyukov-rasskazal-o-svoej-sfere-otvetstvennosti-v-trenerskom-shtabe-zenita.html","326257611768860672","Zenit",[54,57,58,59,60,61,62,63],"326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257539962376192","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096","326257613643714560",[55,65,66,67,68,69,70,71],"Anderlecht","Canada","Como","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Hassania Agadir","Aniukov Details His Coaching Role Focusing on Zenit's Defense",[74,114,140,155],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":75,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":76,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":77,"slug":78,"sourceName":79,"sourceURL":80,"teamId":81,"teamName":82,"teamIds":83,"teamNames":98,"title":113},"Sardar Azmoun, Iran's star forward, has been surprisingly left out of the 26-man World Cup squad. 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The 26-year-old has 7 goals and 3 assists in 31 matches this season.","328309369651335169","326135625054949376","Premier League","2026-05-08T21:04:02Z","andrey-mostovoy-reacts-to-zenit-exit-rumors-fan-account","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews-6461418-napadayuschij-zenita-andrej-mostovoj-otreagiroval-na-sluhi-o-vozmozhnom-uhode-iz-kluba.html","326257695210344448","Signal",[148,94,54,57,59,86,151,63],"326257586082942976",[149,109,55,65,67,101,153,71],"Miramar","Andrey Mostovoy Reacts to Zenit Exit Rumors: Fan Account",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":156,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":157,"leagueId":143,"leagueName":144,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":158,"slug":159,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":160,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":161,"teamNames":165,"title":169},"Zenit coach Alexander Aniukov supports Sochi manager Igor Osinkin amid a difficult period. Sochi sits last in the Russian Premier League with 21 points after","328271874364542977","2026-05-08T18:30:08Z","aniukov-backs-osinkin-sochi-s-16th-place-struggle","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews-6461068-anyukov-podderzhal-osinkina-v-tyazhyolyj-karernyj-period.html",[54,57,58,59,162,63,163,164],"326257565635710976","326257615103332352","326257636301344768",[55,65,66,67,166,71,167,168],"Getafe","BSC Young Boys","Arema FC","Aniukov Backs Osinkin: Sochi's 16th Place Struggle"]