OFFICIAL: Zhirkov to undergo medical today

[Milan 17,865]

Yuri Zhirkov has confirmed that he has undergone a medical ahead of his move to Chelsea.

[DavidEU 2,023]

From Sport Express, in Russia:

Chelsea newcomer Yuri Zhirkov shares his impressions on his first day in London with Sport Express readers.

Yesterday the Russian midfielder Yuri Zhirkov passes his medical in Chelsea. When its results are announced the player will sign the contract with the London club. Meanwhile Chelsea head coach Carlo Ancelotti said at press conference that he considers the Russian player to be a member of his team.

Yuri Zhirkov told Sport Express correspondent about his first day in London yesterday.

"The time difference between London and Russia is only three hours so I managed to have a good sleep and watch a film in the morning", said Zhirkov. "After that I went to the medical center."

"Procedure of medical examination took me around three hours. First of all I passed general examination and then doctors put me to the special chamber to learn my organism".

"I understood several phrases in English. When they told me “lie down”, “get up” and other words I couldn’t do without an interpreter. However there was a man who spoke Russian and he explained me everything".

""I have already been offered accommodation so that I could determine where I will live in London, but I think I shouldn’t hurry with it. I need to decide this question with my wife, so when Inna comes to London we will do it".

"I haven’t been at Chelsea’s stadium and training base yet, but I will do it on Tuesday. I also will get acquainted with the coaching staff and players as I will hold the first training with the team".

"To be honest I came to London not being well prepared for work and I even didn’t take my clothes with me. When I told the club’s representatives about my problem, they said that I shouldn’t worry about it".

"Now I am at perfect mood as I like the way people accepted me in the club. Though I spent too little time here I managed to feel their friendly attitude to me. I am looking forward to starting my work in Chelsea".

"I would be glad to return to Moscow as I need to say goodbye to CSKA managers, coaches and players and with al those people who are connected with the club where I spent so many happy years and achieved success. CSKA will stay in my heart forever".

"Andrei Arshavin and Roman Pavlyuchenko advice to learn the English language as soon as possible and I clearly understand its importance".

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[Manson17 0]

Depends a lot on the manager i guess. Robben and duff were very effective comming off the right flank, but neither of them really had a right foot, so i am sure if we wanted them too Malouda and Zhirkov could do the same.

What side they are on shouldn't make that much of a difference...

Look at Barcelona. Henry plays on the left, Messi on the right. The whole idea is for them to be able to cut in and take a shot on their strong foot.

I'd like to see Zhirkov playing on the right, cutting in and testing the keeper.

[Fulham Broadway 16,953]

What side they are on shouldn't make that much of a difference...

Look at Barcelona. Henry plays on the left, Messi on the right. The whole idea is for them to be able to cut in and take a shot on their strong foot.

I'd like to see Zhirkov playing on the right, cutting in and testing the keeper.

Ancellotti can be a bit adventurous..wouldnt be surprised to see Cole playing behind two strikers, a role at which he can be very effective.....

[EskWeston 696]

Ancellotti can be a bit adventurous..wouldnt be surprised to see Cole playing behind two strikers, a role at which he can be very effective.....

Indeed, something he would be very keen to do as well, and something we seem to have been waiting a long time to see happen! Will Ancelotti be the man to give Joe a go in that role?

[Fulham Broadway 16,953]

Indeed, something he would be very keen to do as well, and something we seem to have been waiting a long time to see happen! Will Ancelotti be the man to give Joe a go in that role?

I think it would be good, and as we know is just as effective on the right as the left.