Karmiotissa’s coach, Antonis Antoniou, confirmed that head coach Alexander Kerzhakov intends to bolster the squad with players from Russia.
Antoniou said Kerzhakov discussed transfer possibilities, noting several options in Russia. He added that the coach is focused on today’s match, and talks about potential additions would continue in April with Kerzhakov leading the conversations.
Antoniou highlighted that the Russian player is a consummate professional who prioritizes the team’s results, making today’s game especially meaningful for him. [citation: sports24].
It is recalled that the Russian striker Alexander Kokorin, who played for Aris, has previously appeared in Cyprus football.
Kerzhakov earned his first win since taking charge of the team as Karmiotissa defeated Apollo 4-3. In the subsequent five fixtures, the club recorded one victory, three defeats, and one draw.
Kerzhakov’s most recent club was Paris Nizhny Novgorod, departing in June 2022. In the final season under his leadership, the club accrued 33 points in the Russian Premier League, finishing 11th in the table.
Previously, Kerzhakov compared the level of players in the Russian Premier League with those in Cyprus, reflecting on the differences between leagues. [citation: sports24].