Dzyuba, who started two games in the group stage of the World Cup and scored two goals, denied that La Roja are more vulnerable after experiencing difficult matches against Iran and Morocco, reported Efe.
The 29-year-old striker said Spain is a strong team with defenders from Real Madrid and Barcelona, adding that the round of 16 is no place for mistakes and that he expects his opponents to be more concentrated and aggressive than they were in the group phase.
Dzyuba yet stressed that Russia will still look hard for Spain's weak points.
He dismissed notions that Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, who he said was the best goalkeeper in the world alongside Germany's Manuel Neuer, will be nervous in the upcoming match following criticism he got for his performance against Portugal.
Dzyuba said his team should have patient unity during the game and not waste opportunities.
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