“It is a mystery to me why Alan chose Rubin and not Alania – the first coach of Dzagoev

Yuri Naniev, the first coach of football player Alan Dzagoev, does not understand why the midfielder chose Rubin Kazan rather than Alania Vladikavkaz to continue his career.

Dzagoev left CSKA Moscow in May, for which he had played since 2008. On September 2, the 32-year-old native of Beslan signed a contract with Rubin until the end of the current season.

– I don’t understand why RPL clubs weren’t interested in Alan. Most likely, there were no offers.

It is also a mystery to me why Dzagoev chose Rubin and not Alania. If he has the strength to help, then why not return to his native republic? In his place, I would move to Vladikavkaz.

I think if Alan has no health problems, he will help Rubin return to the RPL. Dzagoev has not yet said his last word in the Premier League. Moreover, he is able to help not only the RPL club, but also teams at a higher level. I am sure that Dzagoev will return to the RPL and prove himself, but this will primarily depend on his game for Rubin.

If Alan shows his level, then different clubs will definitely not refuse him. He is not at critical age. Dzagoev is a mature football player who is still too early to finish. The main thing is to have fewer injuries.

Can Dzagoev return to the national team? It is still difficult to judge this, but Alan has the potential to get into the national team. In any case, the decision will remain with Valery Karpin. Maybe he doesn’t like Dzagoev’s style of play at all, Sport24 quotes Naniev.

Rubin is 5th in the MELBET First League standings with 13 points. On Sunday, Kazan will play away against Veles Moscow in the ninth round of the championship.

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