Russia Coach Hiddink Advocates Arshavin Move After Euro 2008

Russia coach Guus Hiddink is not letting rising speculation over the club future of star attacker Andrei Arshavin distract him from preparing his side for the semi-final clash with Spain on Thursday, June 24.

In fact, Hiddink has joined the chorus of voices advocating a move for the talented 27-year old who has taken the tournament by storm since coming back from suspension. The Dutchman believes his playmaker should play in a top European league after Euro 2008.

Arshavin helped Zenit St Petersburg to win the UEFA Cup last season and has excelled against Sweden and the Netherlands after missing the first two games of the tournament through suspension.

All but one of the 23-man Russia squad play their club football in Russia, but Hiddink said Monday: "I think some players can survive and make a contribution to the big leagues in Europe."

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