Former goalkeeper of the USSR and CSKA national team Valery Novikov evaluated the chances of the army team to enter the top three in the current draw of the Russian Premier League (RPL). The expert believes that Zenit has already secured the championship, but Novikov believes that CSKA can compete for the second place.
Everything will depend on them, the most important thing is to get points. They gave out a lot of points in the first round and now we have to get to the prize place. You can compete for second place. “Zenith” no one will catch up, this is understandable. But I hope CSKA continues their undefeated streak so as not to lose points. Spartak played 0-0 with Akhmat yesterday, Dynamo lost points. There are chances, they have to be used,” Novikov told socialbites.ca.
After 21 laps, Zenit leads the RPL standings 51 and 10 points ahead of their closest follower Rostov. Valery Karpin’s team scored 41 points – the same as Spartak, but Rostovites have not yet played their match in the round. CSKA, currently in the fifth place with 35 points, will pass Dynamo in case of a win or a draw with Fakel in the 21st week and move up to the fourth place.
formerly Novikov He insisted Red-dark blue players are not comfortable away with Fakel.