Former Zenit mentor Vlastimil Petrzhela said that even though the team from the Neva coast played in the second squad, Spartak’s Russian Premier League (RPL) ranking was St. He expressed the opinion that he would not be able to pass the St. Petersburg club. Transmits words “RB Sports”.
“I don’t believe Spartak will be the champion of Russia this season. Yes, Semak’s team can still lose points, that’s normal. But the gap is now such that nothing will help Spartak. Petrzhela, “Spartak”, even if the Petersburgers play in the second team even “Zenith” will never pass,” he said.
The previous day, Zenit defeated Khimki with a score of 3:2 in the 19th-week match of the RPL.
Thanks to the victory, Zenit strengthened its leadership in the ranking of the Russian championship. 48 points for the St. Petersburg team. His closest follower, Spartak Moscow, is eight points behind him.
In the 20th round, Zenit will play away against CSKA Moscow on March 19.
Former famous football commentator Gennady Orlov after Zenit’s victory over Khimki spoke About Zelemkhan Bakaev, midfielder of the St. Petersburg team.