The 22-year-old was greeted by a banner on his debut that underlined some fans' desire to keep black players away from the team
New Zenit signing Malcom has played down the firestorm over a racist banner that greeted him upon his arrival to Russia.
Earlier this month the Brazilian made his debut for the Russian giants and saw a banner unfurled in the stands that read: “Thank you leadership for loyalty to traditions.”
The banner was in reference to a manifesto posted online by the club's Landskrona supporters' group which called upon Zenit to not sign black players.