Russia boss Hiddink ponders Arshavin recall

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink will make a late decision on unleashing Andrei Arshavin against Sweden, giving the playmaker another opportunity to spark interest among Premier League clubs.

Arshavin, 27, has been linked with Manchester City and Newcastle after impressing in the UEFA Cup final when Zenit St Petersburg defeated Rangers.

After getting dismissed against Andorra in Russia’s final qualifier, Arshavin was suspended for the first two games of Euro 2008 and Hiddink must decide whether he is ready for the final Group D game, with a win required to pip Sweden to a quarter-final place.