Veteran member of the "Dinamo" team Aleksey Petrushin shared his thoughts about the first round matches of the Russian Premier League in an exclusive interview. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, the results of this round were mostly expected and fair. Only the unaccounted goals and missed penalties in the matches of "Spartak" and "Dinamo" were surprising.
It was also expected that the "Dinamo" team would lose points in the match against "Baltika," as he had watched the friendly match between "Baltika" and "Zenit" and rated "Baltika's" performance highly. The game was difficult for "Dinamo," as the guests fought for every point on the field, showing mutual dedication and taking points away from the Moscow field.
As for Valeriy Karpin's performance, everything is visible in the games. In the friendly matches, the team scored many goals, but problems arose in the championship.
The team's playing style has changed; previously, they attacked with short combinations, but now more attention is being paid to long passes. The players need to adapt to this style.
When discussing the numerous opportunities created by "Spartak" in the match against Makhachkala "Dinamo," it was emphasized that Anton Zabolotniy has the ability to break through the defense. How coach Dejan Stankovich organizes his collaboration with a player like Manfred Ugalde, who has a quick and unique playing style, is important.
Zabolotniy is said to have adapted well to the "Spartak" game, and the team is trying to play around him. However, strikers can score goals in any team, but sometimes it happens the other way around.
For example, Ivan Sergeyev scored many goals at "Krylya Sovetov," but later could not make it to the starting lineup at "Zenit." It is evident that each player has their own suitable team.
In the match of "Zenit" against "Rostov," it was clear that even when behind, they were capable of keeping the opponent under pressure. The "Rostov" coach knew the weaknesses of the opposing goalkeeper well and directed attacks accordingly.
Nevertheless, "Zenit" secured the victory in the end, and coach Semyak's substitutes were successful. The third goal could also have been counted.
"Lokomotiv" achieved victory against "Sochi" by scoring three goals only in the final minutes. This team played well, although "Sochi" was strong in defense.
There is a possibility that "Sochi" is not yet fully prepared functionally, as the break was short. However, "Lokomotiv's" game was much more lively and effective, and the substitutes also influenced the game.
The interview given by journalist Elena Grigorievskaya concluded in this way.
