Former CSKA Moscow Coach Comments on Kokorin’s Value Across the Russian Premier League
Former CSKA Moscow head coach Alexander Tarkhanov recently spoke in an interview with vprognosis about the striking potential of Alexander Kokorin. Tarkhanov believes that Kokorin could be a force for the majority of clubs in the Russian Premier League, bringing experience, goal threat, and versatility to the forward line. This assessment highlights Kokorin as a player who can influence domestic competition, especially for teams beyond a couple of the league’s top outfits. Source: vprognosis.
Tarkhanov notes that it seems unlikely that only Zenit or Krasnodar would have a sustained need for Kokorin. He suggests that Kokorin possesses the qualities to contribute meaningfully to multiple teams within Russia, reinforcing the view that his impact is not limited to a narrow group of clubs. Source: vprognosis.
According to Tarkhanov, Kokorin can still compete effectively within Russian football. He adds that the European level would present greater challenges, and that the Cypriot league does not match the top European leagues in overall quality. Within the Russian Premier League, Kokorin could assist nearly any club except Zenit and Krasnodar, as Tarkhanov described. Source: vprognosis.
Kokorin has worn the shirts of several Russian clubs, including Dinamo, Anzhi, Zenit, Sochi, and Spartak. In 2021 he joined Fiorentina in Italy, but limited opportunities led to a loan move to Cypriot side Aris in the summer of 2022. During his season with Aris he appeared in 27 league matches and scored 11 goals, helping the team secure the league title that season. He returned to Aris on a one-year loan in September 2023. Source: vprognosis.
On the international stage, Kokorin has earned 47 caps for the Russian national team and scored 12 goals. His national team career has intersected with a period of shifts in Russian football, including transfer moves and varying club roles. Source: vprognosis.
Earlier in his career, the Spartak veteran expressed a desire to see Quincy Promes back on the field following a court decision, underscoring the broader context of player availability affecting team planning and performance. Source: vprognosis.