“It is important how Kokorin spends his vacation on the eve of the first training camp with Fiorentina, he likes to rest wildly” – Nigmatullin

The former goalkeeper of Spartak, Lokomotiv, as well as a number of Italian clubs Ruslan Nigmatullin believes that the chances of the return of striker Alexander Kokorin to Fiorentina are illusory.

Kokorin, who plays on loan for Aris, received the Cyprus Footballers Association Award and was recognized as the best player in the country’s championship at the end of the 2022/23 season.

– I would not have high hopes, because he has already been given many chances at Fiorentina. Alexander failed to use them, he could not find himself in this team.

Kokorin returns to Fiorentina because he has a valid contract with the club. It is quite possible that the leadership of the Italian team is already looking for some other options for him. He has certain chances in the “violets”, although illusory. For example, if he comes to the training camp and starts scoring three goals in friendly matches, in training.

Of course, it will be important how he spends his vacation on the eve of this gathering, because if he arrives in a disassembled state, all chances will instantly disappear. And as we know, Alexander loves to relax wildly in his free time. This may adversely affect its form. If he is a true professional, everything will work out,” Nigmatullin told Metaratings.ru.

The 32-year-old striker has made 28 appearances for the club in all competitions this season, scoring 13 goals and providing six assists.