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CSKA Moscow's young midfielder Alan Dzagoev will attempt to boost his rating when manager Zico's men take on Spartak Moscow in what should be the central fixture in the next round of the Russian Premier League this weekend. Dzagoev, who has an FTBL rating

The best midfielder in Spartak Moscow’s ranks at the moment is Brazilian Alex with 66.47 points. But the playmaker has recently expressed the desire to join Greek side Panathinaikos, and his exit will deprive Spartak of a great asset.

Spartak Moscow goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, who has lost his place in the first team at the Moscow club, will have a perfect opportunity to argue for a return when Croatia host Ukraine in a World Cup 2010 qualifier tomorrow.

Spartak Moscow’s key Brazilian forward Welliton (pictured) could continue his surge in the FTBL rating if he is able to extend his scoring streak when his side take on Lokomotiv Moscow in Russian Premier League action on Saturday.

Manager Guus Hiddink had a surprise up his sleeves when he called up Aleksandr Kerzhakov of Dynamo Moscow (pictured), Vladimir Bystrov (Spartak Moscow), and even Evgeni Aldonin (CSKA Moscow) and Pavel Mamaev (CSKA Moscow) for the Russian team’s preparation