The former head coach of Lokomotiv and Dynamo Miodrag Bozovic told Metaratings.ru that he considers the interest in Red Star defender Strahinja Erakovic from Russian clubs well-deserved.
On Monday, the media reported that Spartak agreed on the transfer of Erakovic. However, according to Maxbet Sport, Zenit St. Petersburg made the player a better offer.
How familiar are you with Erakovich? How would you rate it?
I haven’t worked with him, but I know him well. Right choice. A young player, but has been playing for 2-3 years in the first team, he played in the Champions League. I think it would be a very good deal for Spartak and for him. You can remember Vidic, who reached a new level, speaking in Russia. Ivanovich also made a good career after Lokomotiv.
– Is Erakovic capable of becoming one of the best players in the RPL?
— Yes, 100%.
– What other players from Serbia are able to go to the top clubs of the RPL, besides Erakovic?
– Crvena beat Zenit, I will single out a very talented Stamenich. There are always interesting young and experienced players in Serbia. Any club can find the right player for themselves.
– Is it likely that even more Balkan footballers will come to Russia?
— I welcome it. Russia has good conditions for football, work and play.
– Has the level of Russian football fallen after all the political events?
— Fell, but not much. There are no strong foreigners, transfers that were before, but I won’t say that I fell a lot.
– Will the absence of European competitions become a problem?
This situation will not last forever. It’s a matter of time before Russia starts playing in European competition again,” Bozovic said.
22-year-old Erakovic is a graduate of Red Star. The defender has been playing for the main team since 2020.
Last season, the player made 47 appearances for Crvena Zvezda and made two assists. Also on account of Erakovic five matches for the national team of Serbia.
