Mikhail Kerzhakov: I Believe Artem Dzyuba Will Definitely Break My Brothers Scoring Record

The goalkeeper of Saint Petersburg’s Zenit, **Mikhail Kerzhakov**, commented on forward **Artem Dzyuba’s** desire to be called up to the national team in order to break **Alexander Kerzhakov’s** goal record.

**»What do you think about the buzz surrounding Dzyuba and your brother’s record?»**
«I believe Artem will definitely surpass that record.»

**»But Dzyuba isn’t being called up to the national team. Do you understand Karpi’s stance that older players are not needed for the national team?»**
«Perhaps he wants to give younger players a chance. I haven’t really analyzed the situation.»

**»Do you keep in touch with Dzyuba?»**
«When we meet, we talk. Other than that, not very often,» Kerzhakov stated to RB Sport.

Alexander Kerzhakov and Artem Dzyuba share the title of the top scorers in the history of the Russian national team, with each having scored 30 goals. Alexander has retired, while Artem stopped receiving call-ups since Valery Karpin became the head coach of the national team.