“Zenith’s hegemony does not have a bad effect on the RPL” – Nepomniachtchi

Each match with Zenit is a test of professional suitability for the rest of the coaches, the hegemony of the Petersburgers does not have a bad effect on the championship, according to the famous Russian coach Valery Nepomnyashchiy.

– The fight in the championship is on. But it was clear to me for a long time that Zenit was the champion. But the league will be interesting to the end. I admit that the sporting level is not the highest, but every match is full of surprises.

The hegemony of Zenit does not have a bad effect on the RPL – not only in Russia. Long-term champions are observed in many countries, but this does not bother anyone. This cannot be a negative factor. Yes, Zenit has put together a good team, but the rest are fighting. In the last round, for example, the young guys from Rostov looked quite decent, they are improving against this background. Each match with Zenit is a test of professional suitability for other coaches. Such a club does not interfere,” Nepomniachtchi said to the “Championship”.

Zenit scored 55 points and is nine points ahead of second-placed Rostov. In the next round, Sergei Semak’s team will host Dynamo Moscow on April 22.

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