[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-zenit-coach-semak-addresses-wendel-s-repeated-late-arrivals-to-training-camps":43,"news-related-zenit-coach-semak-addresses-wendel-s-repeated-late-arrivals-to-training-camps-en":75,"news-related-match-zenit-coach-semak-addresses-wendel-s-repeated-late-arrivals-to-training-camps-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":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":66,"title":74},"Zenit St. Petersburg head coach Sergei Semak has broken his silence regarding the recurring issue of Brazilian midfielder Wendel's tardiness to the club's training camps. The talented playmaker has repeatedly failed to report to team gatherings on time, resulting in financial penalties being imposed by the club.\n\nSpeaking during the documentary series 'Zenit Forever,' Semak offered a nuanced perspective on the situation. The experienced manager acknowledged that no coach can be pleased about such behavior, but he also revealed a deeper understanding of what drives the Brazilian's actions.\n\nSemak explained that Wendel is essentially a football fanatic who cannot stay away from the game even during his vacation time. While most players use their breaks to rest and recover from the grueling season, Wendel actively seeks out opportunities to play with friends, demonstrating an unusual level of dedication to the sport.\n\nThe Zenit boss drew comparisons to Russian players, questioning how many domestic footballers would show the same level of enthusiasm for the game during their time off. Semak suggested that Wendel's passion for football is something rare and should be valued, even if it occasionally leads to logistical problems with his return to the team.\n\nDespite the disciplinary concerns, Semak was quick to praise Wendel's qualities as both a person and a footballer. The coach described him as a unique individual and an exceptional talent, while acknowledging that like all players, he comes with certain shortcomings that need to be managed.\n\nSemak emphasized his role as not just a head coach but also as a mentor figure, sometimes taking on responsibilities similar to those of an older colleague or even a father figure. He stressed the importance of understanding the full context of a player's behavior rather than simply punishing it.\n\nThe manager's approach reflects a philosophy of nurturing the positive aspects of a player's character while working to address the negatives. Rather than focusing solely on the disciplinary infractions, Semak appears committed to finding a balance that allows Wendel's passion for the game to flourish within the team's structure.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Zenit St. Petersburg manager Sergei Semak has spoken publicly about Brazilian midfielder Wendel's habit of arriving late to team training camps, acknowledging the player's passion for football while addressing the disciplinary 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