Russia (bbabo.net), - Former Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Manuel Fernandes shared his opinion on the future of his former Atalanta teammate Alexei Miranchuk in an exclusive interview.

What would you advise Miranchuk? Return to Russia for game practice or stay in Italy?

Manuel Fernandes: He doesn't take the field as often as we all expected. It is important for Miranchuk to play because the World Cup is coming soon. I hope Russia will go to Qatar. My personal opinion is that Alexei should not return home yet. He is in a strong league, he has qualities to improve. Perhaps he should have changed teams, because at Atalanta he has so far little opportunity to prove himself. But in Italy he can still show himself, I'm sure of it.

Are you following Lokomotiv?

Manuel Fernandes: To be honest, no. There are also few guys left with whom I played: Anton (Miranchuk - note ), Rifat (Zhemaletdinov), Barinov, Guilherme, Rybus. Lots of newbies that I mostly don't know. But in any case, I want to wish Lokomotiv good luck.

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