“This is how you should say goodbye.” Bubnov about Spartak’s separation from the captain

It was not difficult to imagine how Spartak would play in the match after the disappointing departure from the Cup, where Baltika were supposed to take place. The team wanted to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans. In addition, everyone understood that Jikia was leaving, his last match in front of his own stands, and this factor should also have an effect. The “red and whites” came out to play in such a way as to say goodbye to the captain with dignity.

You don’t just become a captain, you need to have authority. And Dzhikia was not only respected as a football player on the team, but also loved as a person. That is why they really wanted to win, to give a gift. I think it was the management’s decision to put Georgiy in the starting lineup. He came out, played well in his style, and won the match. And this is exactly how we must say goodbye to all leading players, especially captains. So that when you leave you feel respected.

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Returning to the game itself, the opponent was worthy: Spartak understood that it would be difficult against Rubin. Kazan performs well on the road, they have a very strong attack group and well-played defense. The Red and Whites decided to play with two forwards – Sobolev and Bongonda. The latter eventually managed to score one of the goals due to his individual skill. Then Zobnin scored, and when Martins scored the third goal, it became clear that the outcome was decided.

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According to the game under Sliskovich, Spartak began to act better. They lost to Baltika in the Cup, but they looked better in the game. What has changed since Abaskal left? The people haven’t changed, the same ones come out to play. In tactical terms, they operate in much the same way. The educational and training process, I believe, has also not changed fundamentally. I think it has to do with the psychological climate.

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