Denis Yakuba, a midfielder for Krylia Sovetov, said that winning a bronze at the end of the 2023/24 Russian Championship would be a commendable achievement for the squad. His remarks were captured by Euro-Football.Ru.
He noted that there were no spring targets set yet, but stressed that the team aims to push as hard as possible. The league remains unpredictable, and every player is determined to extract maximum value from their efforts. If Krylia Sovetov can secure third place, it would mark a significant milestone for the club. Yakuba also commented on transfer fees across the league, acknowledging a market where offers can be substantial and players are valued higher with each season’s progress.
At the winter pause, Krasnodar led the table after 18 rounds in the Russian Premier League with 38 points. Zenit followed in second place, two points behind, while Dinamo stood third with 32 points. Krylia Sovetov sat in sixth, on 29 points, reflecting steady, if not spectacular, momentum as the season progressed.
One of the winter’s standout moves in Russia involved Spartak’s acquisition of Twente forward Manfred Ugalde for a reported €13 million, signaling a bold intent to strengthen the squad for the second half of the campaign.
Meanwhile, public support remained high as a well-known figure in figure skating, Evgenia Medvedeva, stepped forward to defend the players amid ongoing discussions about the season’s challenges and expectations.