Baranik: Sobolev cannot fully replace Kassierran

Former St. Petersburg "Zenit" player Dmitriy Barannik compared Mateo Kassierre and Aleksandr Sobolev. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

In his opinion, Kassierre would be a good acquisition for "Sevilla," but it would be a significant loss for "Zenit" to lose a good striker. Sobolev cannot fill Kassierre's place and can only be used as a substitute for 5-10 minutes during the game.

Therefore, the "Zenit" team will be forced to look for a new striker, Barannik said in an interview with Legalbet. Earlier, there were reports about "Sevilla" showing interest in Kassierre. Last season, the Colombian legionnaire scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists.

Currently, his contract with "Zenit" is valid until the summer of 2027. According to Barannik, Kassierre remains an important player for the team, so his departure would be a significant loss for "Zenit."

The team management needs to actively work to find a new striker. Additionally, Sobolev's current level cannot fully cover Kassierre's position, which may lead to problems in the team's attacking line.

Overall, Barannik emphasizes the need for "Zenit" to approach their upcoming transfers with caution.