Dzagoev says he is fit for Russia's quarter-final against Croatia


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Russia Training - Russia Training Camp, Moscow Region, Russia - July 3 2018 Russia's Alan Dzagoev during training. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

KHIMKI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev has recovered from injury and is fit for their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia on Saturday as the hosts look to book their first semi-final spot in more than half a century.

Dzagoev has not played since leaving the pitch after 23 minutes with a hamstring injury during the tournament opener against Saudi Arabia last month.

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