Video: Jhon Durán narrowly avoids red card in his debut with Zenit
Colombian forward Jhon Jader Durán has had an eventful start to his new chapter in Russian football.
TL;DR
- Jhon Durán, a 22-year-old Colombian forward, made his official debut for Zenit Saint Petersburg.
- In a pre-season friendly against Krasnodar, Durán received a yellow card for grabbing an opponent by the neck.
- The action was described as excessive aggression and put Durán on the verge of a premature expulsion.
- This incident is seen by some analysts as a continuation of his disciplinary problems from the Premier League.
- Zenit's coaching staff is confident in Durán's goal-scoring talent and hopes he can overcome these impulses.
- The club aims to work on his readjustment, expecting future performances to be noted for goals rather than misbehavior.