Veteran Spartak player Valeriy Kechinov shared his thoughts on the defeat in the match between Spartak and Baltika in an exclusive interview with the website Euro-Futbol.Ru. Euro-football.ru reported on this.
According to him, Spartak's defeat is related to two red cards. Anton Zabolotny's early expulsion completely changed the plans and outcome of the match.
Kechinov emphasized that there is no doubt about the referee's decisions. He stated that as a 34-year-old experienced player, one must be cautious on the field to avoid such aggressive actions.
He added that the second warning given to Markinyos was justified, and VAR was used in the case of the first yellow card. The Baltika team was physically well-prepared, and the advantage they gained at the beginning of the match forced Spartak to defend.
After the second expulsion, the defeat became clear. In Kechinov's opinion, at the beginning of the season, Baltika is one of the most active and well-organized teams.
He also commented on the head coach Dejan Stankovich's concerns about fatigue and health. He linked this situation to personal feelings and expects the situation to improve over time.
With the arrival of a new coach, players will need time to understand his requirements. Additionally, while discussing Spartak's inability to make a single shot on goal during the match, he explained this by Baltika's physical preparation and dominance on the field.
Due to the hot weather and the limited number of players, Spartak was forced to defend themselves. Overall, Kechinov clearly and logically justified the reasons for Spartak's defeat.
He preferred to draw conclusions based on the team's results in upcoming matches.
