[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-tymoshchuk-defends-duran-loan-says-striker-bolstered-zenit-s-attack":40,"news-related-tymoshchuk-defends-duran-loan-says-striker-bolstered-zenit-s-attack-en":72,"news-related-match-tymoshchuk-defends-duran-loan-says-striker-bolstered-zenit-s-attack-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":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-11,5,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":42,"category":43,"excerpt":44,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":45,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":49,"slug":50,"sourceName":51,"sourceURL":52,"teamId":53,"teamName":54,"teamIds":55,"teamNames":63,"title":71},"Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, a coach at Zenit St. Petersburg, has weighed in on the club's decision to loan striker John Duran from Al-Nasr, defending the move as the team pushes for the championship title. The Colombian forward joined Zenit on February 9 on a loan deal that runs through the end of the 2025\u002F26 season.\n\nIn a recent interview, Tymoshchuk acknowledged that Duran has contributed two penalty goals in nine appearances for the club. More importantly, he believes the 22-year-old has raised the level of competition within the squad, particularly for fellow striker Alexander Sobolev. \"Sobolev, of course, feels the competition with him,\" Tymoshchuk noted, emphasizing that healthy rivalry benefits the team.\n\nThe Zenit coach addressed whether the loan was a mistake, stating that the team's immediate focus is on winning the league. \"We are fighting for the championship — it's clear we are in this race, with only two rounds left. We will do everything possible to win. So, first of all, the interests of the team are important to us; they come first,\" he said.\n\nTymoshchuk also highlighted Duran's pedigree, describing him as a \"world-class\" player who was sought after in England before moving to Saudi Arabia for a substantial fee. He noted that Zenit had lost two forwards and gained a replacement with significant potential, though he cautioned that time will tell whether the move proves fully justified.\n\nThe coach's comments come as Zenit battles for top honors in the Russian Premier League. Duran's arrival has added depth to an attack that needed reinforcement after departures. While his goal tally is modest, Tymoshchuk values the tactical options and pressure he puts on starters.\n\nGiven the tight title race, Zenit's management appears confident that the loan gamble will pay off. Duran's experience in competitive leagues like England and Saudi Arabia brings a different dimension to the squad, and his presence keeps established players like Sobolev on their toes. As the season enters its decisive phase, Tymoshchuk remains focused on collective success rather than individual statistics.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Zenit coach Anatoliy Tymoshchuk discusses John Duran's loan spell, highlighting two penalty goals and increased competition for Alexander Sobolev as the club fights for the Russian Premier League title.","327192084320620545","326135625054949376","Premier League","0","2026-05-05T19:01:50Z","tymoshchuk-defends-duran-loan-says-striker-bolstered-zenit-s-attack","Чемпионат.com","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews-6457554-timoschuk-otvetil-chto-duran-dal-zenitu-za-vremya-svoej-arendy.html","326222712043212800","Saudi Arabia",[53,56,57,58,59,60,61,62],"326222711682502656","326257777812967424","326257611768860672","326222707169431552","326257539962376192","326257613643714560","326257615342407680",[54,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],"England","Al Nasr","Zenit","Anderlecht","Como","Hassania Agadir","FC Winterthur","Tymoshchuk Defends Duran Loan, Says Striker Bolstered Zenit's Attack",[73,105,125,153],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":74,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":75,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":76,"slug":77,"sourceName":78,"sourceURL":79,"teamId":80,"teamName":81,"teamIds":82,"teamNames":93,"title":104},"Reports from England indicate Manchester City midfielder Reijnders could be on the move this summer, sparking a transfer tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Juventus for the 27-year-old Dutchman.","327184844788338689","2026-05-06T02:25:04Z","real-madrid-and-juventus-enter-transfer-battle-for-manchester-city-s-reijnders","Fútbol","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Freal-madrid\u002F20260505\u002F1004179159\u002Fbatalla-real-madrid-juventus-jugador-city.html","326257546258026496","Manchester City",[80,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,56,92,59],"326222712496197632","326257565535047680","326257539542945792","326222712143876096","326257537596788736","326257590545682432","326257610309242880","326257747022581760","326257539333230592","326257661500723200",[81,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,64,103,67],"Netherlands","Real Madrid","Juventus","Portugal","FC Porto","Portland Timbers","Club Queretaro","Portimonense","AC Milan","Italy","Real Madrid and Juventus Enter Transfer Battle for Manchester City’s Reijnders",{"awayTeamId":80,"awayTeamName":81,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":106,"homeTeamId":107,"homeTeamName":108,"id":109,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":110,"matchName":111,"publishedAt":76,"slug":112,"sourceName":78,"sourceURL":113,"teamId":80,"teamName":81,"teamIds":114,"teamNames":119,"title":124},"Manchester City's late 3-3 draw at Everton means they no longer control their Premier League title destiny. 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Meanwhile, Chelsea have ruled out selling Joao Pedro this summer.","327181682501226497","psg-open-to-goncalo-ramos-exit-barcelona-eyeing-striker-as-chelsea-block-joao","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Ffc-barcelona\u002F20260505\u002F1004179255\u002Fpsg-abre-puerta-jugador-lista-barca.html","326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain",[130,133,134,135,136,137,138,84,139,140,59,141],"326257565195309056","326257546220277760","326222712592666624","326257546392244224","326257550938869760","326257556634734592","326257812931874816","326257537559040000","326257545754710016",[131,143,144,145,146,147,148,95,149,150,67,151],"Barcelona","Chelsea","Congo DR","Nottingham Forest","Lask Linz","Barracas Central","Stamford","Benfica","Newcastle","PSG Open to Gonçalo Ramos Exit, Barcelona Eyeing Striker as Chelsea Block Joao Pedro",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":154,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":155,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":76,"slug":156,"sourceName":78,"sourceURL":157,"teamId":134,"teamName":144,"teamIds":158,"teamNames":162,"title":166},"Chelsea legend Petr Cech breaks silence on club's crisis, urging Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali to abandon the current philosophy after six consecutive Premier League defeats effectively end Champions League hopes.","327181517111431169","petr-cech-urges-chelsea-owners-to-change-course-after-six-straight-losses","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002F20260505\u002F1004179355\u002Fpetr-cech-chelsea-siempre-estara-mi-corazon-club-completamente-diferente.html",[134,60,59,135,159,160,116,89,136,161],"326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561592401920",[144,68,67,145,163,164,121,100,146,165],"Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","FC Midtjylland","Petr Cech Urges Chelsea Owners to Change Course After Six Straight Losses"]