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Former CSKA striker Valery Masalitin agreed with the opinion of the fans, who recognized goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev as the team’s best player last season.
The 37-year-old goalkeeper received 57% of the fan vote. The second place according to the results of the survey was taken by the forward Fedor Chalov (26%), the third was the midfielder Ivan Oblyakov (6%).
– Fans recognized Igor Akinfeev as the best player of last season. Do you agree with their choice?
I don’t think there was anyone else to consider. He is the brightest. Stably spent the season, rescued at the right time. He was especially successful in the Russian Cup final.
– Chalov and Oblyakov entered the top 3. What does your trio look like?
– Moises could well compete with Oblyakov. Ivan started well, then he had a small failure. At the end of the season, he again returned to his previous level. Moises had a smooth season. At first he played a lateral, and then he was put on defense, where he also looked decent.
— In the summer, Moises may have a competitor. Mario Fernandez will return to CSKA. Are you happy with this reunion?
— He normally parted ways with the club last year. It will be necessary to see in what form he will return. After the New Year, he will become a free agent. Nababkin, Gayich and Glebov can play in his position. Much will depend on the scheme chosen by the coaching staff, and on the state of Mario himself, – quotes Masalitin from Euro-football.ru.
CSKA last season took second place in the championship of Russia.
Source: Sportbox
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