Football expert Maxim Demenko shared his thoughts on the situation surrounding the "Torpedo" club in an exclusive interview with the online publication "Evro-Futbol.Ru". Euro-football.ru reported this.
According to him, he is closely monitoring the current events. Nowadays, there is talk about the referee's influence on certain situations.
This is a complex situation for the club. Everything depends on the Russian Football Union.
Demenko emphasized that the team deserves to be promoted to the RPL based on sporting principles. However, the problems that have arisen could be a blow to the club and its fans.
The club's management does not deny the possibility of influencing the referees, but for now, there is only unverified information on this matter. If confirmed, it will be possible to discuss it later.
For now, it is important that only the Russian Football Union clarifies the situation. Maxim Demenko stated that the club should not rush to relegate or wait for a court decision before the season starts.
Evidence must be gathered to make a decision. Because the championship will start soon, and if "Torpedo" is expelled from the RPL, another team must immediately take its place.
There will be no time left to file a complaint. Therefore, the decision must be justified.
If "Torpedo" is expelled from the RPL, one of the teams "Orenburg" or "Ural" could take its place. In any case, it is important to find a fair solution.
The main principle is that the team occupying a high position should be promoted to the RPL. The readiness of a potential new participant to be promoted to the RPL is also taken into account.
Because this involves a different transfer policy and other complexities. The best option would be for "Torpedo" to remain in the RPL, so that no problems would arise.
However, anything can happen in football. For example, the fate of the "Khimki" team was also unexpected.
Leonid Sobolev, the co-owner of "Torpedo", stated that if the team is expelled from the RPL, they might disband it. When asked about this, Demenko acknowledged that the leader's feelings are understandable.
Because a lot of effort has been put into bringing the team from the FNL to the RPL. It is unclear whether Sobolev will continue to work with the club.
In such a situation, owners and sponsors should show interest in "Torpedo". Disbanding the team would indeed be the easiest solution, but considering the competition in the football world, not every club may withstand such pressure.
The written opinions reveal the complex processes in "Torpedo" and Russian football in general. For now, the situation will be resolved by the Russian Football Union, and it is important to make a fair decision for all parties involved.
