No complacency from Hiddink as Russia face Slovenian underdogs

RUSSIA and Slovenia are both at full strength ahead of today’s World Cup qualifying play-off first leg in Moscow.

Expectation has been mounting in Russia since the draw was made on October 19, with Slovenia viewed by many observers as the most favourable of the potential opponents.

Russia are 37 places above Slovenia in the current FIFA rankings and are favourites to progress.