“He has a bigger belly than me.” Cagliari pulled him off, that’s all.” Shirokov – about the disqualification of Balde

The Italian “Cagliari” got rid of striker Keith Balde, and “Spartak” should have been more attentive to the transfer of the player. This was announced to RB Sport by the former midfielder of the Russian national team Roman Shirokov.

On September 17, the Red-Whites announced that the National Anti-Doping Court of Italy suspended Balde for three months due to a violation of the rules of the doping control procedure during a performance with Cagliari.

– I don’t understand what questions to Cagliari. There he was dumped, and that’s all. Spartak had to watch carefully.

– Is it a big loss?

– He entered the field in the Zenit match – his stomach is bigger than mine. When he gets in shape, maybe he will help. In the spring we will see if the loss is great. Let him train, get in shape, put himself in order, – said Shirokov.

Balde will be able to resume training in the general group of Spartak no earlier than 22 calendar days before the end of the suspension period.

The Senegalese became a Spartak player at the end of August, joining as a free agent. He signed a contract that runs until the summer of 2025.

Balde managed to play one match for the Moscow club, making his debut in the Russian Championship match with Zenit, which the Red-Whites lost 1-2.