Former Zenit football player Andrei Yegorov doesn’t believe the blue-whites are in a real team-game crisis right now. He argues that a true crisis would require more time and more losses to prove the point. In his view, a three-game stretch does not yet justify such a label; real crisis analysis needs a longer track record, typically five or six matches or more.
Yegorov noted that Zenit has recently shown signs of physical fatigue and has been pressing targets with more intensity, but he admits the reasons behind these trends remain unclear. He cited a noticeable drop in physical output and a shift in collective pressure that could stem from various factors, including scheduling, injuries, or strategic choices. The assessment comes from Euro-Football.Ru, reflecting a cautious approach to calling a crisis in the current squad.
In recent action, Zenit nearly faced a draw with Khimki in the Russian Premier League after taking a two-goal lead. The surprise setback intensified when Sergei Semak’s squad then failed on penalties against Dynamo in a cup tie, ending their cup run earlier than hoped. Such results have fueled talk about the team’s consistency and ability to close out difficult moments in matches.
Over the following weekend, Zenit suffered a 0:1 defeat to CSKA in the league, marking only the second loss of the season for the club. Earlier in the season, they were edged 1:2 in Grozny by Akhmat, a setback that underscored a more fragile away performance than expected. Yet, even with these defeats, the Petersburg club remains a fixture of the league and continues to attract attention for its depth and talent, keeping expectations high among fans and analysts alike.
Vasily Shmarov has recently urged fans and pundits to remain invested in the ongoing intrigue of the league, suggesting the season may still hold unexpected twists. The focus for Zenit, as for many teams at this level, is on consistency, strategic adaptation, and maintaining readiness across all competitions as they navigate a demanding schedule.
[attribution: Euro-Football.Ru]