Russia's Denisov injured in Serbia draw, set to miss Euros


Football Soccer - Russia v Serbia - International Friendly - Louis II stadium, Monaco - 5/6/2016 - Russia's Igor Denisov (R) and Serbia's Luka Milivojevic in action. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

(Reuters) - Russia holding midfielder Igor Denisov suffered a hamstring injury as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Serbia on Sunday and is expected to miss Euro 2016, said coach Leonid Slutsky.

"Denisov has a serious injury and it's likely we will need a replacement," Slutsky told reporters. "Now we are in touch with another player who plays in the same position."

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