Semak: We Hope Luis Enrique Will Shine as Zenits Leader Like Malcom Did

The head coach of Zenit, **Sergey Semak**, has shared his thoughts on the playing abilities of striker **Luis Enrique** and expressed hope that he will emerge as a leader for the team, much like **Malcom** once did.

«We are optimistic that Luis Enrique will become a leader for Zenit, following in Malcom’s footsteps. He possesses all the necessary qualities and attributes for this role. Malcom also had to adjust to our league, and it wasn’t an easy process. It took time for him to deliver his best performances. Luis Enrique is a player who can significantly impact the game with his speed and ball control. We hope he will rise to be our leader,» said Semak, as reported by **Dmitry Zimin** from «Championat.»

Luis Enrique joined Zenit in January 2025. During the last season, the 24-year-old forward played in 11 matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists. He also participated in three games in the FONBET Russian Cup, although he did not make any goal contributions in those appearances.