Former USSR national team and capital Spartak player Yuri Gavrilov expressed doubts about forward Anton Zabolotny's transfer to the "red-white" team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Zabolotny signed a one-season contract as a free agent. According to Gavrilov, this player is considered to be on the same level as Sobolev.
They were to replace one another. Only Sobolev is a bit younger.
Zabolotny filled the position that was vacant after Alexander left. Last season, the 34-year-old player played for the Khimki team near Moscow, but the team faced financial difficulties and went bankrupt.
He scored 6 goals and provided 6 assists in 29 championship games. His market value is estimated at approximately 700 thousand euros.
