The talk around the Spartak Moscow midfielder Roman Zobnin centers on what teammates said after the match against CSKA. The focus was on how striker Alexander Sobolev was treated after receiving a red card in the 28th week of the Russian Premier League match.
According to Zobnin, teammates spoke about Sobolev in the locker room and expressed concern that his behavior could affect the squad. They emphasized Sobolev’s character, noting that he would reflect on the incident and take lessons from it. These comments were reported by Sport Express.
In the match, the chief referee Sergey Karasev initially issued a warning for a provocative gesture directed at Willian Roshi and then handed Sobolev a red card for continuing the same actions. The call drew significant attention as Sobolev had been involved in a tense moment that influenced the flow of the game.
Spartak Moscow eventually claimed a 2-1 victory. With this result, Spartak sits in third place in the league standings with 53 points, while CSKA remains just behind in second on 54 points.
With two rounds remaining in the season, Spartak is set to face Pari NN and Wings of the Russian Federation. CSKA’s path includes matches against Krasnodar and Rostov, presenting a pivotal finish to the campaign for both clubs.
Alexander Sobolev, a former striker for Moscow Spartak, offered an apology in the wake of the incident during the 28th week of the Russian Premier League match against the capital club CSKA. The apology reflected a recognition of the events and a desire to move forward with the team in mind.