Former midfielder of the Russian national team Igor Semshov appreciated the performance of Spartak Moscow’s new player Manfred Ugalde. His words are quoted “Match TV”.
“We think they brought us Messi. Of course the guy needs to adapt, he came from another championship. He has good qualities, he works well with the ball. And he presses, he works and he is very hardworking. I think he has other qualities that Spartak pay attention to and that he can play with.” said Semshov.
Manfred Ugalde moved to Spartak in January 2024 for €13 million + €2 million bonus. On February 7, the striker debuted against Rostov at a training camp in the UAE.
The striker, who played 25 matches in all competitions for Twente this season, recorded 9 goals and 7 assists in these matches.
Krasnodar entered the winter break as the leader in the Russian Premier League (RPL) with 38 points. Spartak is in fifth place with 30 points. The second leg of the championship starts in March. The Muscovites defeated Zenit St. Petersburg in the 19th round. It will play away against St. Petersburg.
Previously expert saidHe said he won a box of cognac thanks to the “funny” Ugalde in “Spartak.”