Sakich: Spartak showed character, but luck was lacking in the penalties

After the match against "Dinamo" (Makhachkala), "Spartak" team head coach Nenad Sakich shared his thoughts with journalists. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

The match was extremely emotional. In the added minutes of regular time, Litvinov equalized the score, but luck smiled on the opponent during the penalty shootout.

While commenting on this situation, the coach emphasized that the team fought until the end, striving for victory. He mentioned that his players showed character, but the opponent prevailed in the penalty shootout.

The performance of Guziev, who made his debut in the starting lineup in central defense, was also evaluated. The coach noted that despite it being his first game, he performed well and generally fulfilled his duties effectively.

Journalists also inquired about individual players, particularly Zorin's actions. However, the coach preferred to refrain from singling out specific players for now.

He stated that the team's performance needs to be analyzed deeply and that there are certain mistakes that need to be addressed. He acknowledged that there were technical shortcomings in the match but reminded that an important game is ahead.

The recent results are not satisfactory for "Spartak," and the next game will be against "Zenit." The coach did not hide that the team's psychological state is difficult.

He emphasized that in such situations, human and sporting character is revealed, and the team is seriously preparing for the upcoming game.