Veteran former player of the "Spartak" team, Maksim Demenko, shared his thoughts on "Spartak" losing to "Baltika" in an exclusive interview with the website "Evro-Futbol.Ru". This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He emphasized that the expulsion of two players from the team during the match affected the result. In particular, the expulsion of Anton Zabolotny at the beginning of the game was a significant blow to the team.
Then, the removal of Markinyos also disrupted "Spartak's" game. At the same time, "Baltika's" first goal boosted the team's morale and allowed the opponent to open up.
In the match, "Spartak" could not fully showcase their game. Demenko also spoke about the referee's decisions and some mistakes.
He noted that the discussion about Markinyos's second yellow card is ongoing, but in this case, the referee's decision holds significance. He also commented on the statements made by "Spartak" head coach Deyan Stankovich regarding fatigue and health.
According to him, the coach should continue his duties and not be afraid to manage the team. It also became clear that the players underestimated the opponent and that "Baltika" performed well.
The fact that "Spartak" could not send a single accurate shot towards "Baltika's" goal indicates that the team has its own problems. Demenko emphasized the necessity for the coach to work on this.
Furthermore, while discussing the team's transfer policy, he stated that the current squad can perform well, but some additions are needed. He pointed out that there is pressure on Stankovich and that strengthening the team is necessary.
Additionally, Fraxis Kahigao, who is involved in transfer dealings, mentioned that he could also be responsible for the team's defeat and that changes in this regard are likely. At the end of the interview, Demenko assessed the team's current situation and expressed hope for improvements in the future.
He emphasized that "Baltika" has strong and fast players, so "Spartak" should not underestimate them. He expressed the need for the coach and the sports department to organize their activities more effectively to improve the team's performance.
