"We will be for if Akinfeev decides to return to the national team": what the players and coaches said after the CSKA - Spartak match

"After the conceded ball was added to psychology"

In the central match of the 7th round of the Russian Premier League, CSKA defeated Spartak.

The meeting, which took place at the VEB Arena, ended with a score of 3: 1.

The head coach of the army team Viktor Goncharenko was satisfied with the quality of the game, but admitted that his players had “two different halves”.

However, the Belarusian specialist drew attention to the fact that CSKA managed to take the situation into their own hands even before the break.

“We fought for every inch of this beautiful pitch with the support of our great fans.

As a result, we not only played back in the first half, but also took the lead.

In the second, we switched to the game with quick attacks and scored the third goal, ”the coach said.

“We slightly changed the formation, the position of the players and the pressure.

As a result, they began to maintain more strength by the end of the match.

This is important, given that European competitions and a tighter schedule are coming soon, ”Goncharenko explained.

One of the most discussed was the appearance on the field of 18-year-old defender Vadim Karpov, which became possible due to the absence of injured Igor Diveev, Bruno Fuchs and Kirill Nababkin.

According to Goncharenko, Viktor Vasin could well appear at the base, but he had health problems.

Talking about the goal of Herdur Magnussen, the army coach said: “We paid attention to the standards.

This is not our strongest feature, but we are working to improve it. "

During the match, one of the key players of CSKA Nikola Vlasic was injured.

Goncharenko noted that while the nature of the injury is unknown, and expressed the hope that it will not be serious.

The goalkeeper of the red-blue Igor Akinfeev was recognized as the best player in the derby.

The specialist admired the goalkeeper's performance and commented on rumors about his possible return to the Russian national team.

“I support several national teams.

If Akinfeev decides to return to the Russian national team, we will all be in favor.

Nevertheless, we understand it perfectly.

But if his health allows him, then, of course, we would like to see him at such a high level, ”said Goncharenko.

CSKA General Director Roman Babaev noted Akinfeev's contribution to the victory.

However, he did not give a specific answer to the question of whether the goalkeeper will return to the national team.

“Everyone should like the game.

It should be noted that Igor Akinfeev played a great game.

He confirmed that he is number one in Russia.

All good fellows!

It is very important that CSKA won a strong-willed victory.

We are gradually gaining strength, "Babayev summed up.

The goalkeeper himself modestly stated that the award to the best player of the match is of less importance to him than the victory in the Moscow derby.

At the same time, he was impressed by the atmosphere of the meeting, but admitted that it would be more pleasant to perform with a larger number of fans.

“All these figurines remain in the club, they don't go home to me.

The main thing is the result on the field.

I really liked the nerve of the match, moments, goals, emotions.

Probably, if there was a full stadium, there would be more emotions.

On the other hand, now we have to go further, "Akinfeev said on the air of Match Premier.

In turn, midfielder Nayair Tiknizyan also stressed that the main thing in such matches is the final score, not the quality of the game.

“Today, character and dedication have come to the fore.

After the conceded goal, we added in psychology and scored three ... I played according to Pavel Maslov, this was the setting.

“Spartak” has three defenders, I put pressure on him and because of this we could have an advantage in defense.

The key moment was our second goal, after which we turned the tide of the match, it was clear that the opponent was hooked, ”concluded Tiknizyan.

"I have always protected and will protect my players"

Spartak head coach Domenico Tedesco did not hide his disappointment after the defeat.

According to him, the red and white started the match successfully, having realized the scoring chance.

However, then errors followed, which resulted in two conceded goals.

“The first was scored from the set.

When defending, you need to do your job, there is no place for creativity.

Unfortunately, we missed the CSKA player and he evened the score.

And at the end of the first half there was a throw-in in our favor.

I don't know why my players quickly put the ball into play.

As a result - a sawed-off shot, a counterattack and the second conceded goal "in the locker room"

After him the outcome was a foregone conclusion, "- quotes the words of Tedesco" Championship ".

In addition to the obvious mistakes, the specialist also complained about the low conversion of chances from the side of the red and white against the background of an advantage in possession of the ball - 58% versus 42% of the opponent.

“In the second half we tried to score, opened up and, as a result, conceded the third goal.

CSKA had five chances - they scored three times.

And we have implemented one out of seven.

You can have an advantage as much as you want, but you have to score.

We constantly discuss these mistakes and commit them again.

We are very disappointed, ”the specialist concluded.

He also admitted that he is generally satisfied with the composition of his team and believes in it.

As for the debut of striker Alexander Kokorin, the coach explained his replacement by the need to strengthen the attack.

For the same reason, according to Tedesco, Alexander Sobolev and Oston Urunov appeared on the field.

“I am very glad that Alexander is finally back in operation after a month and a half due to injury.

In such a situation, a football player needs to pick up a game rhythm as quickly as possible.

Kokorin is an experienced, cool player and I am sure he will quickly cope with this task, ”the German shared his opinion.

As a result of the meeting, one of the most criticized footballers of the guests was the goalkeeper Alexander Maksimenko, whom some rushed to accuse of the first two goals conceded.

At the same time, Tedesco defended the ward, noting that he did not see his mistake in the episode with Magnusson's goal.

“Let me disagree about Maksimenko.

There was a game moment, and a very difficult one.

He was beaten at close range.

I don't see his mistake here.

I have always protected and will protect my players, ”added Tedesco.

The result was commented on by the general director of the red and white Shamil Gazizov.

In his opinion, the match turned out to be interesting and exciting, despite the defeat of Spartak.

The functionary urged the fans to be patient, as at the moment the club is undergoing changes, and the players are doing everything possible to win.

“Before the match, I told the team: this game will make us champions, if we pass, we will move forward.

It's a game.

Today she is like that, tomorrow she will be different.

I can see the changes that are taking place.

Maybe they are not so powerful, but there are shifts in many moments, ”explained Gazizov.

In addition, he assured that Kokorin would soon show himself, around whom there are many rumors, including those related to his potential transfer to the Italian “Roma”.

“When will we see top Kokorin?

He is top-end, everything will be fine.

As for Roma, we will see the offer - we will talk.

I'm not ready to sell anyone, this kind of work loves a certain silence.

But there is a proposal, "- the general director of the club opened the veil of secrecy.