Ignatyev is hoping for three players in the 2025/26 season

The former head coach of the Russian national team, Boris Ignatyev, named three Russian footballers he expects to develop in the 2025/26 season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

The specialist focused on Matvey Kislyak (CSKA), Aleksey Batrakov, and Sergey Pinyayev (both from the Lokomotiv team). This trio has already made a reliable impression with their performances, and despite their youth, they possess a certain level of experience.

According to Ignatyev, the main task is to ensure stability in the performances of these players. They are young and talented, and they can contribute significantly to the development of the Russian championship.

The former coach expects significant achievements from these players. Additionally, currently, the team recognized as the champion of the Russian championship is "Krasnodar."

This team occupies one of the leading positions in the country's football. Russian football is rapidly developing, and the growth of young players is of great importance for the future of football in the country.