The former Chelsea boss claims his decision to leave out his normal first choice stopper in the Champions League victory over Belgian opposition should not be analysed too deeply.
Andre Villas-Boas insists Yuri Lodygin is still his number one goalkeeper at Zenit Saint Petersburg, despite leaving him out of the 2-1 win over Gent on Tuesday.
Debutant Mikhail Kerzhakov was preferred in goal for the Champions League clash, after some strong criticism of Lodygin's recent performances.
But former Chelsea and Porto coach Villas-Boas insists the 25-year-old Russia international is still his first choice between the posts.