The former coach of the Russian national team, Boris Ignatiev, discussed the challenges CSKA Moscow faced in the spring portion of the season. Metaratings.ru.
Ignatiev pointed out that CSKA’s struggle was not about motivation or attitude. He emphasized that the issue lay in the players’ skill levels. To display real desire, a team must assert control on the field, enjoy more possession, and create real chances. The army club did all that: their players fought with heart, they chased victory, and they pushed hard to seize opportunities. Yet, in Ignatiev’s view, there was still a gap in the technical execution needed to break through defenses and convert those efforts into decisive scores.
Following the 24th round of the Russian Premier League, CSKA sat in fourth place with 45 points. Vladimir Fedotov’s squad had shown resilience in the spring portion, going through the segment without tasting defeat and building confidence as they advanced.
In the Russian Cup, CSKA advanced to the final stages of the RPL Path, where they faced Yekaterinburg’s Ural. The first leg in Moscow produced a 1-1 draw, while the second leg was scheduled for May 3 in Yekaterinburg, promising a decisive showdown to determine who would progress further in the competition.
Earlier coverage noted that CSKA veteran Vladimir Ponomarev criticized midfielder Jorge Carrascal for his recent performances in the club’s pushes—an assessment that sparked further discussion about form and responsibilities within the squad. [citation attribution: Metaratings.ru]