Zakharyan made a strong impression in La Liga
Russian midfielder Arsen Zakharyan made his debut in the Spanish championship, La Liga, in the fourth round playing for the “Real Sociedad” team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He started the match against Madrid’s “Real” team, and his team lost 1:2. According to the famous Spanish sports publication Mundo Deportivo, this was Zakharyan’s first game of the season and he made a good impression.
Journalist Jorge Serrano highlighted Zakharyan’s debut in his article. The “Euro-Football.Ru” website also commented on this material.
Zakharyan came onto the field in the 66th minute, and the “San Sebastián” fans warmly welcomed him. The stands are well aware of the player’s high potential, as he spent most of the previous season off the field due to injuries.
The Spanish commentator noted that Zakharyan’s performance on the field was highly effective. He was involved with the ball 20 times, completing 14 successful passes, which indicates a 93 percent success rate.
Overall, the young player lost the ball only twice during the game, which is especially a good indicator for an attacking style of play. Serrano highly praised Zakharyan’s individual skill and courage, but noted his inability to win duels as a drawback.
This aspect will need improvement throughout the season. A new era is beginning for Zakharyan at “Real Sociedad.”
This game was important for him because he had limited playing time last season due to injuries. Last season, he played a total of 78 minutes in four matches, three of which were La Liga games and one was a Europa League match.
The support shown by the fans when he came onto the field inspires confidence in Zakharyan. Now, great opportunities are opening up for him at “Real Sociedad.”
With more game practice, Arsen is returning to top-level football after almost a year-long break.
