Ivanovic played 35 matches for Zenit last season, 6 in the Champions League, and all of them came at centre back. He was a constant starter and was also captain. I think that should tell us everything we need to know about whether he still has 'it'.
I see him coming in as a centre back partner for Ajayi, maybe even as vice-captain, with Kiprè and either Bartley or Hegazi as the alternates.
I see him coming in as a centre back partner for Ajayi, maybe even as vice-captain, with Kiprè and either Bartley or Hegazi as the alternates.