Famous former football player Maxim Demenko shared his thoughts on the latest news from the "Spartak" team in an exclusive interview with "Evro-Futbol.ru". This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Recently, a friendly match took place between the "Spartak" and "Torpedo" teams. The team led by Stankovich won 3:1.
They even conceded a goal from a new participant in the Russian Premier League. When asked if this situation is a cause for concern, Demenko replied that it is a characteristic of friendly matches and there is no reason for worry. "Spartak" is negotiating with midfielder Unai and is ready to spend 12 million euros for him.
When asked if a high-priced player is necessary for the midfield, he said that if the player fits the team, the price does not matter. Stankovich currently has full authority in transfers, and the upcoming results will be seen in the championship.
When acquiring such players, a lot is also expected from the coach. Unai is not in a hurry to move to "Spartak," and his current team "Marseille" is urging him to negotiate due to financial reasons. Is the lack of motivation from the player not a good sign for "Spartak"?
Demenko responded that if the player does not want to, there is no need to continue negotiations. There are reports in the media about Abena being close to moving to "Gaziantep." When asked if it is right to sell him, Demenko said: Abena did not play much, and it is unclear whether Stankovich trusted him or not.
"Spartak" has not stood out in transfers in recent years. Teams like "Krasnodar" or "Zenit" acquire expensive players that fit a clear system and model, while "Spartak" is more focused on quantity.
This is also related to agency issues, but such situations need to be prohibited. In the last five or six years, only Promes, Ugalde, and Marquinhos can be highlighted as good transfers.
The team still cannot enter the top three, which means a lot. When asked how he evaluates Kahigao's work, Demenko emphasized that the team needs to strengthen clearly and qualitatively. Barco and Marquinhos have been Stankovich's best transfers.
Solari and Garcia are not worth the set price. Solari has shown himself at times, but he does not match Barco and Marquinhos. Chernov's agent stated that the player has offers from other clubs.
Is he needed for "Spartak"? Demenko said: I would definitely let the player go, especially if he is still in demand and the team has the opportunity to make money.
He should not be sitting on the bench. If there is interest, it is necessary to let him go. Interview prepared by: Elena Grigoryevskaya.
