Panchenko: Zakaryan should stay at Real Sociedad

Former "Dynamo" player Kirill Panchenko shared his opinion on the criticism directed at midfielder Arsen Zakaryan, who plays for "Real Sociedad". This was reported by Zamin.uz.

He was asked whether Zakaryan needs to change his team or playing environment. This was reported by euro-football.ru.

According to Panchenko, Zakaryan does not need to change his team. He considers Arsen a professional footballer by trade and emphasized that it is natural for a player to make mistakes.

According to a quote published on the Metaratings website, he reminded that every player has the right to make mistakes during the game. Additionally, Panchenko assessed Zakaryan as a good-level footballer and added that he should demonstrate his potential specifically at "Real Sociedad".

According to him, this team is currently the most suitable place for Zakaryan. According to data, in the 2025/2026 season, 22-year-old Zakaryan has appeared in 17 matches and managed to score 1 goal.

The Transfermarkt portal has valued the player's market price at 7.5 million euros.