The coaches are unhappy.
In the league of top scorers that the transfer crisis has transformed into RPLit’s a sin not to score a lot. Lokomotiv attacking midfielder Batrakov, 19, scored 16 goals in 18 rounds. In the fall of the season, young Spartak striker Ugalde scored 15 times and made 2 assists. And recently, the Costa Rican hasn’t made a single accurate shot RPL. The defenders are not in the way, the problem is the attackers themselves. Expensive and famous football players prevented coaches from calmly celebrating their victories. Let’s talk about those who need revenge in the spring. The eight attackers we will talk about gave a total of 4 goals and 2 assists in 18 days. Plus, four effective actions from two veterans, who also had questions. Additionally, half of the players on the roster represent the favorites. RPLin their teams, the juniors and even the defenders scored a lot, as in the case of CSKA.
Alexander Sobolev, Zenith
Alexander has not scored a single goal after 11 matches for Zenit in RPL. Started four times. Sobolev did not participate in the championship match, unlike Glushenkov before his injury. Alexander did not open up to passes from Pedro, Mostovoy, Wendel and Claudinho. The last of the Brazilians leaves St. Petersburg with a scandal. Sobolev remains, but the €10 million striker could lose in the fight with Colombian Cassierra and Argentina’s Gondou. After recruiting Luis Enrique on the right flank, Luciano will move to the center, where he has two competitors at once. Sobolev went to Zenit in vain?
Saul Guarirapa, CSKA
The Army Men are constrained by sanctions against their main sponsor. Circumstances make it difficult for football players to transfer money. Guarirapa could play in the lower league for Sochi. Moreno’s team is in fourth place and dreams of returning to RPL. They could also return the Venezuelan, Saul was not happy CSKA. Guarirapa was at the center of some brilliant attacks, but missed. Nikolic did not forgive the striker for the misses. Faizullaev and Oblyakov were left without help due to Guarirapa’s actions. Now it is necessary to think about how to organize an attack for the “armed” team in the spring? Musaev scored, but Tamerlan also lacked class.
Willian Jose, Spartak
Was in the Red-White team during the first part of the season. He turned out to be so unprepared for professional football that the veteran’s contract was terminated. They paid 2 million euros themselves, but after a few months they failed to find a buyer. Spartak likes money in a similar style. Stankovic scored goals from Ugalde and Barco, but in some matches a mundane and energetic approach was necessary. Nicholson played better than Jose, but the Jamaican is not a dream striker either. And Sobolev had enough – a match for Spartak in RPL. The new sporting director of the club must look for a wild card in the application.
Timur Suleymanov, Lokomotiv
There was a chance to fight for a place in the Lokomotiv team. But Vorobiev arrived from Orenburg. Dmitry played smartly, but not always effectively. Suleymanov came out to battle tired defenders, but failed to score the decisive goals. Lokomotiv is a master of colorful endings and Suleymanov only distinguished himself against Krylya Sovetov. An important goal brought victory, but Galaktionov will now think about strengthening the attack. After the departure of veterans Dziuba, Miranchuk and Zhemaletdinov, Batrakov took the first violin. But how stable is the 19-year-old? And Suleymanov will leave if a replacement is found for him.
Vladimir Ilin, “The Torch”
The famous striker has two games in which he managed to score or make an assist. But Markov, also a veteran of Fakel, has 5 goals created, and Ilyin has only one useless goal on the day of the defeat against Rostov and one useful assist in another match. Vladimir could play better in a team with Kashtanov. The names are familiar, but the strikers play poorly. The rivals have learned the “Torch”, so in the spring they could find themselves stuck in the fight for survival. Ilyin, Markov and Kashtanov should benefit from their experience at the decisive moment. In the meantime, Vladimir is on this list. He can certainly be more effective and play better overall.
Vladislav Shitov, “Wings of the Soviets”
Striker Tsypchenko has less playing time than Shitov, although Dmitry also disappointed Osinkin. The experienced coach was almost fired. Krylia Sovetov played terribly. Shitov played 15 matches in RPL and was left without any notable action. Until Sergeev returned from Zenit, they trusted the young Vladislav. He failed, so Ivan returned to Samara. Sergeev has a mixed start. There were fierce battles, but there were failures. But the experience works for Ivan, he scored three goals. He also distinguished himself twice in the match against Zenit. Beat the old club. Shitov has not yet helped in this way.
Felipe Cardoso, Akhmat
Forward Konate left Akhmat. Advance Ilyin in “Torch”. And their colleague Agalarov moved from Makhachkala to Dynamo, distinguished himself as a newcomer RPL. While Cardoso scored only one accurate shot against Khimki on the day of the 3:3 draw. Did not improve, played only one full match in RPL. The Brazilian was injured in the fall. But since I’ve played a lot of fights without encouraging results, it’s okay. Cardoso did not replace striker Konate at outsider Akhmat. The newcomer, signed for 1.5 million euros, did not cope with the task. In the spring, he will have the opportunity to take revenge.
Fedor Smolov, Krasnodar
The experienced striker scored against Zenit in the Super Cup, then provided an assist against Akhmat. And when Cordoba came back, they saw the difference. At 34, Smolov continued his career without going to Mexico. But if Musaev had a strong joker, we could have avoided several stupid draws. Smolov scored against Zenit in the league, but his goal was not the winning goal. Fedor only played 8 minutes, scoring on a pass from Córdoba. If Smolov had given such solutions RPL often they could give praise. In the meantime, I highlighted the problems of Krasnodar – the middle bench. Córdoba has no one to help them in a difficult match.
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