Sergey Semak, the head coach of the "Zenit" football team, shared his thoughts on why Mateo Kassierra was fielded as the main striker at the beginning of the new season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to the coach, several factors contributed to this decision. First of all, the players' readiness for the season is of significant importance.
Additionally, the opponent's game and lineup are also taken into account for each match. These factors play a decisive role in the coaching staff's selection.
Sergey Semak emphasized that considering the tasks ahead of the team and the characteristics of the upcoming game, Mateo Kassierra was fielded as the main striker. He managed to score in both the first and second matches.
Therefore, the coaching staff considers the selection to be correct. In the current season, the 28-year-old Colombian striker has played twice in the Russian Premier League, becoming the author of two goals in total.
Thus, his actions are justifying the coaches' trust.
