Zenit fans abroad: Magnus Nexo from Denmark

This week's Zenit fan abroad is Magnus from Emdrup, Denmark a close friend of our Danish website's editor. Magnus followed Zenit abroad last year and wants us to sign a player from the Danish league. 

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Tell us a little about yourself, what do you do? What are your hobbies?

I spend around 6 to 8 hours a day sitting in a classroom at school when I should be following my dream of getting scouted by Zenit. (joke)

My primary hobby would be football. I used to play like 5-6 times each week, but because of a knee injury, I had to stop back in 2014. I recently began to play some football again but nothing special as like two years ago. Besides all the football, I like to spend a lot of time with my friends and family.

How did you first get interested in Zenit?

I got interested in Zenit when I started going to a new school. I became friends with this crazy Zenit-fan (That's Lukas, our famous Danish fan and editor of dk.fc-zenit.ru - Ed). I quickly found out that he was very enthusiastic about the club and we got naturally began to talk football since we both had an interest in the sport. I found out that he drove his passion so far that he would go to different countries just so see them play instead of seeing them on television. 

How do you feel about the Europa League, what’s your predictions?

I believe that Zenit can make a run for one of the top spots in the Europa League. It will be a tough challenge, but sure the can do it. Especially getting some important points at the Petrovsky. 

Who’s your all-time favourite Zenit player? Who do you like in the current squad and why?

My all-time favourite player would probably be Hulk. First of all, his left foot shot is amazing, but also because my friends compare me to Hulk. Not because I am as good as him but because I’m a “big boy”, and I have got kind of the same body structure as him. My favourite player in the current squad would be Dzyuba or Giuliano. Dzuyba because he always plays at a high level, and is very clinical up front. Giuliano because he has somehow become the new Zenit star, with a lot of goals this season, we cannot do anything but love him.

What’s your best Zenit memory?

My best Zenit memory is without a doubt my trip to Belgium watching them play in the Champions League back In December 2015. I went there with my Zenit loving mate.  Our flight was delayed by about 2 hours but we had an awesome trip. Unfortunately, the match ended 2-1 to Gent, as I remember.

What are you hoping for us this season?

I hope Zenit can reach maybe the semi-finals of the Europa League and can win the Russian League title. Right now, both things seem possible although we’ll need to do well to make up the 6 point gap with Spartak.

Which areas of the squad would you like to see Zenit strengthen in? Who realistically should we be looking at signing?

A realistic signing could be a few players from the Danish League, an example is FC. Copenhagen’s Federico Santander, a centre-forward with good strength, I could imagine Dzuyba and him rocking the Russian top scorers list (With Giuliano). 

You live in Emdrup, Copenhagen. How would you describe this city for your fellow fans? What’s the local football like?

The way I would describe the local club, FC Copenhagen is talking about their loyal and sometimes over the top fan culture. It may be fun for some to come with me and some friends to a match and feel the special atmosphere.

If Zenit fans plan to visit your part of the world what place is a must-see and what food should they try?

Ha ha, they should definitely try out some different stuff, it kind of depends on their budget. A restaurant, which is very known in Denmark, is “Mash”. They serve some of the world's best beef. However, if you are looking for something easy on the go, I would advise you to go for a “polsevogn” there you can get a sausage with bread, a Danish tradition. You might want to go the supermarket, make sure you pick up “Rugbrod”(Brown bread) and “Leverpostej”.  

Do you know any other Zenit fans where you live or are you the only one?

I’m not the only one, as I said before. Lukas got me into this Zenit thing, and he’s also the only Zenit fan I know in Denmark.

Do you have a message for the manager, The team and all the Zenit fans out there?

GO WIN EUROPA LEAGUE – IF NOT, WIN THE RUSSIAN CHAMPIONSHIP!

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