“Zenith” must remember that “Spartak” flies any blow ”, reports Alexander Mostovoy – Football

Ex-midfielder of “Spartak” Alexander Mostovoy shared his opinion about the upcoming match RPL between red and white and Zenit.

– How can Spartak beat Zenit?

– This is not a computer game where you can sit down and move the players with the joystick. In a live game, anything can happen. Someone will take and hit from the center of the field in the nine. Then all prelaunch layouts will fly to hell. Therefore, it makes no sense to give recipes.

– But there are statistics showing that Tedesco’s team have already scored six goals in the starting 30 minutes this season. Expect a quick goal from the red and white on Saturday?

– Such things are not calculated. And Spartak’s trump card is that the team is physically ready very well now. And psychologically the players calmed down. After all the troubles of the last championship.

It’s another matter that it is not clear who Spartak has the main striker. Sometimes Larsson and Ponce play, then Sobolev comes out. And then there is Kokorin, but he has not yet gotten in shape, and even got another injury.

– Will Spartak play the match with Zenit confident in their abilities?

– Here I agree. The team succeeds in the fall. Any blow flies, even from an uncomfortable foot, as was the case with Larsson in Kazan. Ayrton in the last round did not know what to do with the ball at all – he kicked, and it still flew. And twice. In this state, Spartak is dangerous for any opponent. Zenit needs to remember this.

– What is your prediction for the match?

– I think there will be a draw. And if someone wins, then with a difference of one goal, – said Mostovoy.

The match “Spartak” – “Zenith” will take place today. Sports.ru will host online broadcast of this game, the beginning – at 19:00 Moscow time.

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