Russia call up newcomer Samedov

Samedov, 27, has had an excellent season so far for Dynamo Moscow but Advocaat has been reluctant to call up the speedy midfielder to the national team.

"Don't think that I've invited Samedov because of pressure from the media," Advocaat told reporters.

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