Former CSKA player Vladimir Ponomaryov shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with the “Evro-Futbol.ru” website about the team's signing of defender Ramiro di Lusiano. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, CSKA has announced the purchase of the 21-year-old defender. Ponomaryov considers this transfer unnecessary.
Indeed, although Willian Rocha has left the team, there are defenders like Abdulkadirov, Lukin, and Krugovoy. Therefore, he believes the team does not need another defender.
He thinks it is too early to call Di Lusiano the “new Zanetti,” especially considering he is still young and playing in Argentina. According to Ponomaryov, Argentine players are not strong in defense and prefer a more attacking style of play.
He also spoke about Brazilian Willian Rocha playing well but did not give him such a high rating. Di Lusiano playing in all matches of the last season in the Argentine championship indicates his level.
The team coach Chelestini wants to see him paired with Diyev in defense. He also highly rated the young midfielder Alves.
He runs well, works with the ball, and is tactically well-prepared. The CSKA team is strong, with good players in all positions.
Forward players Glebov and Kislyak have brought new energy to the team. Coach Chelestini is demanding and emphasizes that players must clearly fulfill their roles on the field.
Discipline and mutual understanding within the team are at a high level. These factors ensure the team's success at the start of the season.
According to Ponomaryov, the players' physical fitness is good, they do not hold the ball unnecessarily, and make timely passes. This is one of the fundamental principles of football.
Coach Chelestini's good understanding of the game and strictness are important for the team. He is respected and feared by the players.
He also noted that the coach immediately showed results, but there is distrust towards him due to Valery Karpin's unsuccessful start to the season with “Dinamo.” Ponomaryov believes football is the same everywhere and the coach's origin does not matter.
Often, those who reach a high level later decline and do not know what to do. He does not think Karpin can improve the situation, and others do not believe it either.
Interview author: Elena Grigorievskaya.
