Former Russian national team player and coach Alexander Kerzhakov called for not comparing former player Andrei Arshavin with Alexander Golovin, who plays in Monaco. His words guide the way “Soviet sport”.
“Now is a completely different time and these are completely different football players in terms of qualities and roles. If you compare teams and leagues, you will see that these are also completely different levels. You just have to rejoice at Sasha’s successes every year. Kerzhakov said: “All our football players who showed themselves in the best world championships “We need to be happy for him,” he said.
Arshavin played for London Arsenal in his career. Together with Kerzhakov, Zenit St. They played in St. Petersburg.
Golovin moved to Monaco from the capital CSKA in the summer of 2018. His transfer was a record fee in the club’s history. The Russian player, who was transferred to the French club for 30 million euros, played in 15 matches this season, scoring 5 goals and making 2 assists. Golovin has repeatedly been recognized by Monaco fans as the team’s best player.
Monaco is in third place with 33 points after 17 matches. Nice, which is in second place, has two more points. The leader of the championship is PSG (40 points). Monegasques will play their next match against Reims on January 13.
Fabio Capello, former coach of the Russian national team statedThat Golovin left a bigger mark on Europe than Arshavin.