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Russia team news: Predicted Russia line up vs Egypt – Key man injured, striker rotation
RUSSIA will have to shuffle their squad ahead of tonight’s clash with Egypt due to injury.
How could Russia line up for their World Cup Group A clash with Egypt?
Russia kicked off their 2018 World Cup campaign with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia last week.
The host nation were in superb form as they demolished their Group A opponents, with substitute Denis Cheryshev scoring twice in the rout.
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The Villarreal winger came off the bench following a hamstring injury to Alan Dzagoev, who is now a doubt for the rest of the tournament.
Dzagoev’s absence means Alexandr Golovin will move to a central position, while Artem Dzyuba could be given the nod up front after also netting in the opener.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Russia could line up when they take on Egypt in their World Cup Group A clash.