Vladimir Pisarkiy, who plays forward for Wings of the Soviets, spoke about the growing dissatisfaction voiced by Samara region governor Dmitry Azarov regarding the team’s current season performance.
“It isn’t only the governor who is unhappy with Wings’ results. We are not satisfied either. Yet the game plan is clear, and our play shows that we are moving in the right direction. We just need to finish our chances and convert opportunities. We have experienced some bad luck in a number of matches. The supporters deserve honesty, and they won’t accept excuses. Our aim is simple but demanding: win every single game,” Pisarkiy stated, a sentiment echoed by Sports Express.
In this season’s Russian Premier League (RPL) standings, Wings of the Soviets sits on 21 points after 21 rounds, placing them in 12th position as the campaign progresses. In their upcoming fixture, the squad under Igor Osinkin is set to travel to Sochi for an away match scheduled to kick off on April 9 at 14:00 Moscow time.
The Samara side has not celebrated a victory in over a month, their last win coming in a Russian Cup match against Dynamo. That result stands out amid a run of mixed form across competitions, highlighting the persistent struggle to convert chances and maintain consistency over the course of the league schedule.
Remarkably, in midweek action Krylya Sovetov fell 0-1 to CSKA Moscow in a tightly contested Russian Cup Road semifinal, a setback that underscored the challenge of balancing domestic cup commitments with league duties. The result has intensified the focus on what improvements must be made to regain momentum before the league’s return and the next high-stakes fixture list ahead of them.
Sergey Kornilenko, the club’s former sports director, offered his perspective on why the team’s recent schedule has taken them away from their usual rhythms and how the squad is adapting as it prepares for the next phase. His analysis pointed to the need for renewed focus, tactical flexibility, and a sharper edge in both attack and defensive organization as crucial to turning results in their favor in the near future. The broader narrative around Krylya Sovetov now centers on restoring confidence, consistency, and belief among players, staff, and supporters alike as they navigate a demanding stretch of fixtures.