A respected local coach, Gadzhi Gadzhiev, who has led several clubs in the Russian Premier League and now serves as president of Dinamo Makhachkala, which competes in the First League, shared his assessment of the club’s prospects in a statement to socialbites.ca. He spoke about the path to promotion and the level of competition within the league, noting that entering the Premier League is a tough, merit-based challenge for all teams involved.
Gadzhiev stressed that Dinamo Makhachkala is on equal footing with its peers. He said the squad has the potential to compete at a high level, but he did not promise automatic success. The coach pointed out that several teams are pushing hard, making the race for promotion intensely competitive. In his view, the main factor is consistency among the contenders, with only slight differences in their overall potential from one club to another.
In the latest round of the First League, Dynamo took the top spot after a 3-1 victory over the league leader Tyumen, marking a significant moment in the season. They are set to host Torpedo Moscow in the 20th round, a fixture that will test their ability to sustain momentum. After the first round, Dinamo had collected 37 points, placing them at the summit of the standings. Tyumen and Khimki were close behind with 35 points each, followed by Akron with 34, Arsenal with 32, and Alania with 31, illustrating a tightly packed table that keeps all teams within reach of promotion.
The broader conversation in the league continues to focus on the quality and depth of the squads, the coaching strategies employed across clubs, and the ongoing race for a top-two finish. Gadzhiev’s comments reflect a pragmatic view: while Dinamo Makhachkala can achieve the goal of promotion, there is no certainty given the level of competition and the number of teams competing for the same objective. The club remains focused on preparing for each match, leveraging its strengths, and steadily climbing the table as the season unfolds.