Former “Spartak” team coach Valeriy Gladilin shared his thoughts on the signing of striker Anton Zabolotniy in an exclusive interview with the online publication “Evro-Futbol.Ru”. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
“Spartak” has signed a contract with Zabolotniy for one season. When asked if this is considered a strengthening for the “red-white” team, he replied: “Of course.
This position needed strengthening, and Dejan Stankovich saw that. He tried to buy strikers twice, and as a result, Zabolotniy was acquired.
Primarily, a central striker is necessary. It will be especially necessary in some games.
Anton is an experienced and skilled player. He is currently in great form.
Of course, this is a strengthening for “Spartak”. If Ugaldeda has some failures at times, there will be an opportunity to apply a different tactic with a central striker.” When asked why “Spartak” needs a 34-year-old player, Gladilin replied: “There is no problem at all.
He is a professional. Messi and Ronaldo are playing at 40, no one questions that.
If a player works on himself and is in good physical condition, there is no reason not to play until 40.” When asked how many goals Zabolotniy needs to score to be considered a good result, he said: “He works for the team. The more goals he scores, the better.
It is uncertain how much he will play. Anton needs to show himself and get into the starting lineup; the competition is very strong, there are legionnaires.
This did not happen with Sobolev. I wish Zabolotniy good luck.” When asked if fans will accept him since he has played for many teams, he said: “I think there will be no problem.
Right now, it doesn’t matter. If Anton plays and starts scoring, all questions will close by themselves.” In response to the opinion that “Spartak” is currently only parting ways with players, except for Zabolotniy, Gladilin said: “The club is getting rid of unnecessary burdens.
This is the right decision. A burden pulls the team down.
We need to part with players who do not play in the starting lineup and only remain for competition and rotation. We have enough good players of our own.” When asked about the recent termination of the contract with Abena and “Spartak”, he said: “Yes.
A legionnaire who cannot enter the starting lineup is a burden,” he said. Interview author Elena Grigorievskaya.
