Evaluating Gersons Impact: Oleg Shatov on Zenits New Brazilian Talent

Former Russian footballer Oleg Shatov shared his thoughts on the performance of Brazilian newcomer Gerson at Zenit St. Petersburg. It is worth noting that Shatov himself played for the blue-white-blue team in the past.

«The transfer of Gerson is still hard to evaluate. However, based on his initial games, it’s clear that he is a skilled player. Perhaps by winter and the winter training camp, we will be able to make more concrete assessments. But from his first touch, his ideas, and his execution, it’s evident that he is a player of a very high caliber,» Legalbet quotes Shatov.

Gerson made his debut for Zenit in the opening match of the Mir RPL against Rostov (2:1), coming on as a substitute in the second half. Previously, he had played for Brazilian club Flamengo, French club Marseille, and Italian teams Fiorentina and Roma, as well as Brazilian club Fluminense.