the Reasons are obvious: for the first time during one round of the championship it was just two pauses. And if the first was planned (winter break), the second was absolutely unexpected. The pandemic coronavirus Premier League, as well as other leading European Championships, went on forced vacation. 95 days teams were in quarantine, without conducting formal meetings. But the time has come.
However, unfortunately, not without incident: a few days ago it became known about six infected players “Rostov”. Following the new medical Protocol of the RFU, the team went on a two weeks on quarantine. Thus, matches against “Sochi” and “Arsenal”, scheduled for June, will not take place.
the Main intrigue – what is football in the rest of the season. First of all, it is worth Recalling that in the stands will be able to attend the fans: there should be no more than ten per cent of the stadium capacity. Like a trifle, but as emphasized in a recent interview with “RG” the goalkeeper “Dynamo” Anton Shunin, every person in the stadium plays a huge role.
the Restrictions will affect not only fans, but players. So, cancelled the handshakes before matches, players will not be able to go on the field accompanied by children. All these are new realities, which will hopefully soon become history.
speaking directly about football, then, apparently, the race for “gold” will not. Too large a separation “Zenith” from the nearest competitor. Anything could happen, but not yet seen, whereby the same “locomotive” or “Krasnodar” can dramatically improve and overtake the “blue-white-blue”.
the Railwaymen in General seem to be a mystery. The team has a new coach Marko Nikolic, who led the “red-green” at the end of may instead of the legendary Yuri Semin. The Serbian specialist Muscovites spent only one match so far, beating in her “Tambov” (1:0). What will be the “locomotive” in Nikolic, nobody understands. As he confessed to Marco on the first day of stay on the club base, the main goal of the club is to get into the Champions League at the end of the season.
a Serious struggle ahead and for getting into the Europa League. A lot will depend on what action will be taken on game “Rostov” with “Sochi” and “Arsenal”. If the “yellow-blue” will include technical defeat, then they can approach not only CSKA and “Dynamo”.
theoretically for Eurocups zone can claim and “Spartacus.” The backlog of “red-whites” from the fifth line, though impressive, but not critical (eight points). To play them, of course, will not be easy, but on the other hand, the team of Domenico Tedesco until the end of the championship will play like against Arsenal and against CSKA.
Some experts believe that “Spartak” should focus on the Cup of Russia, where Muscovites to��it to the semifinals and will play with Zenit. However, according to Tedesco, the club important Premier League and Cup.
We in no case do not relax in the League. Spartak started well spring segment. Even in the lost match with “Krasnodar” the guys looked very good. Of course, the Cup is our goal. We had a tough match with CSKA, now there are only two meetings. We must do everything possible to participate in the competition. Moreover, next season the Russian clubs will be harder to get there, – said Tedesco.
His expectations from the resumption of the season with “RG” said the former goalkeeper of Russian national team and Lokomotiv, a three-time national champion, two-time Cup winner Ruslan Nigmatullin.
Miss Russian football?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: of Course. No other I do not watch football.
Even the Bundesliga?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: No. I even Belarusian championship was not looking. Waited for our football, Russian. Somehow me lately other leagues are not interested.
latest news – “Rostov” and coronavirus. Do you think this situation will not affect the championship?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: Hope globally this incident will not affect the Premier League, but the residue remains. Don’t understand how this could happen under the enhanced measures, which are now widely accepted. I think it was an accident.
In your opinion – “Rostov” should be counted technical defeat in games with the “Sochi” and “Arsenal”? Or reschedule these matches?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: a Difficult question. Still on dogrose season allotted very little time, schedule and so dense. On the other hand, last year we remember the story of the “Sochi”, when there are several players, if not mistaken, was poisoned and RPL postponed their match. I would not want to “Rostov” scored defeat. They are hardly the players fault in this situation.
Zenit nine points ahead of “Lokomotiv”. We can say that Zenit are already Champions?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: it is not clear who than was engaged recently in what condition will suit the team for the final part of the championship. Eight games is a lot. For such a period as possible to win the title and miss out on it. Who knows, maybe Nikolic will work a miracle and lead Lokomotiv to the first place. While difficult to predict, it is unpredictable.
the level of the championship beats the fact that for the second consecutive season the team Sergey Semak has practically no competitors?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: We are in the beginning of the conversation I remembered the Bundesliga, where the eighth season in a row the winner is Bayern. From this, Germany began to watch less? No. Two years is a very small figure. Now, if “zebat” for the past three or four years will be the first, then Yes, perhaps it will hit the Premier League level.
Have an idea of how the remainder of the season will be the “locomotive”? Can be considered the second place of success?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: To Nikolic this result will be success. He has a new team, a short time to prepare. In General, he found himself in a difficult situation. Here, to some extent, must be luck on his side.
Can “Krasnodar” take advantage of a difficult situation in “the Locomotive” and for the first time to get a direct ticket to the Champions League?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: Why not? “Krasnodar” – one of the brightest of our teams. They have several times stopped in a step from the second line. I think it’s a matter of time – part of the pitch in the Champions League. With this game and philosophy they will achieve their aim.
I Agree with the statement that “Spartak” is to focus all attention on the Cup of Russia.
Ruslan Nigmatullin: “Spartacus” was ambiguous before the break, and now the task not become easier. Unfortunately, for a large army of fans of their team is hardly a favorite for Eurocups zone. But it does not mean that now we have to forget about the Premier League and throw all the forces on the Cup. Still, eighth place is not what I was invited Tedesco.
Constantly a lot of talk around Tedesco. How do you think he does his job?
Ruslan Nigmatullin: Coach is reflected in the results. If it is not fired, then, believe in him. It is difficult to assess, it is necessary to await the outcome of the season. It is clear that for several months the team will not build. But “Spartak” could not afford to wait a few years until the success. Moreover, the club allocates serious money to strengthen the squad. So while the work Tedesco I would rate a three.
Reverse example – CSKA. 2.5 years Viktor Goncharenko has won only one trophy, but continues to lead the team.
Ruslan Nigmatullin: Well, CSKA and financial investments less than “Spartak”. Let’s see how Spartak have spent for beginners last summer, and how the army. The coach builds a team, there are many young people. He has the trust of the leadership. Although, of course, a result is needed, trophies. So CSKA fans will have to wait and trust that the coach will do their job.
17.50 “wings of the Soviets” – “Ahmad”. Video stream.
13.50 “Ural” – “Rubin”. Video stream.
16.20 “Arsenal” – “Spartak”. Video stream.
18.25 CSKA – “Zenit”. Video stream.
14.50 “Ufa” – “Tambov”. Video stream.
17.20 “the locomotive” – “Orenburg”. Video stream.
19.50 “Krasnodar” – “Dynamo”. Video stream.
note: the Two Loucsie team will be eligible to play in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League 2020/21, the bronze prize-winner of RPL will perform in the 3rd qualifying round of the UCL. Clubs from the 4th and 5th places will play in the UEFA Europa League. The worst two contestants will leave the Premier League. As from next season in the RPL will be 18 teams taking off at the end of this championship in the top division will not. The 16 clubs in the Premier League will join the “Rotor” and “Khimki”
