“Akinfeev is the brightest, he helped out at the right moments. There was no one else to consider ”- Masalitin about the best player of CSKA

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.