Interview Fyodor Cherenkov “RBC Sport” – RBC

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A year ago , October 21, 2013 the legendary midfielder Moscow « Spartacus”, a three-time champion of the USSR and the champion of Russia in the « the red and white “Fyodor Cherenkov visited the third annual tournament « RBC Sport” mini-football. On that day, the maestro gave perhaps the last major interview.

– Let’s talk to you about the Russian championship. What happens to CSKA, how to explain the rise of « Locomotive” if you can call « Zenith” champion ahead of time, and there is a chance that your native « Spartacus “on it to catch up with and surpass the Petrograd?

– I’ll start with « Locomotive. ” This team has long needed to strengthen the organization and discipline. Kucuk did it, and the selection of players from « railroad” is very good, one of the best in Russia.

“Zenith” is playing in the force, as usual very smoothly goes from game to game.

The problem CSKA – is functional training. Guys are tired, because you have to play on three fronts, plus the lack of impact hitters. Guys are good, but the result is not achieved. I think all of them ahead of the championship is long. To give the title « Zenith” now I would not, they can catch up.

– Functional decline CSKA predicted long ago, many blame for the failure of the club, which dragged the team on a tour of China, rather than to give the team more rest. Agree with this opinion?

– I do not think so. Given our own experience, I would say that we, too, after the rest went to travel abroad, where they were playing football, and it would not hurt us. It was emotional discharge, change images and impressions. started a « CSKA “good.

– « Spartacus “takes place in the top three at the moment. Is there a season for a chance to catch a long-awaited championship? After the selection of players your own team is not inferior to the leading teams …

– Yes, there is a chance. Just need stability. I loved playing with CSKA and « Zenith.” Karpin knows best state of the players, their capabilities, but did not want to allow the offensive mistakes in defense, which, sometimes, lead us. If not for the injury of the central zone of players who have to frequently change due to damage, it would, of course, easier.

– And the famous Spartak style is eager to see the fans of the team? What to do for his return? After all, many people say that when Karpin « Spartacus” has no style at all, goes to every game with a new game?

– After the first half of the game with « Tom” began to emerge game « Spartacus.” I think that we should not play in a row, as in a game with « Krasnodar” when almost missed the victory. Conducting in the account in one or two goals, we must continue to play our own game. Change of pace seems to be an interesting thing, as they say, but football is now so athletic and functional, that team must be prepared properly, should be able to withstand the entire match on the same level. Allow yourself to calm the game can only be if there is stock in five or six goals. I do not think we need to relax, it is necessary to show his game, which is the team.

– A possible whether he « Spartak “style in modern football, and it is time to forget about it and suggest something else?

– Valery G. worth to continue on his chosen line. The only thing that will change football, he is already changing. One « Barcelona” standard, the standard of the Spanish team will gradually change. He was subjected to the test matches with « Bavaria” with « Real”. I think we should think about how to bring in the other elements of the game of football. For example, drag the ball forward to support the attack, something in the spirit of rugby.

You should see the interchangeability of players not only transverse but also longitudinal to the player who remains behind, he knew what to go back and to insure their partner. « Bavaria “played in a longitudinal pass and a quick transition to the attack, won two games at « Barcelona “, and the Catalans only slowed their Attack cross pasami.

– If we are talking about football etalons, here is the time to go to the national team of Russia, not so long ago which completed the qualifying tournament for the World Cup in Brazil. She finished it in the first place, ahead of the strong Portuguese. What are your impressions of Fabio Capello?

– I must say that the choice from Capello is very small, only 64 players Premier League teams may enter the field at a time due to limit on foreign players. Capello has reached its maximum at this point result.

team looked worthy, let’s say that pragmatically played, but, having established business in the defense, Capello gave an opportunity for Russian players boldly attack. Few attacks reached the goal, the same Kerzhakov scored only once the Portuguese here in Moscow, but it was enough – thanks to effective defense.

The guys played well, so that the words of Capello that the team will seek to quarterfinals World Cup, do not sound shapkozakidatelskih. To get into the top eight in the world, objectively, very good for the Russian team.

But we like real Russian people always hope for a surprise. Much depends on the guys who can be an inspiration, and we will achieve more.

– Who you a clear favorite for the tournament?

– Spain, Brazil and Germany. This is reflected in the selection of players, and for the game, which showed the team in a friendly match. England still there, but they can not begin to show a stable game, the team can either win or fail. Uruguay can be considered a dark horse, if the shot, as they say, you can impress.

– Share your opinion on the joint championship.

– I do not know this the idea is very difficult to realize. But she would not benefit either our football or Ukrainian. Because those teams who will play in it, can get viewers an exciting new tournament, and those teams that remain outside of the championship, lose their emotional background. They will feel much more belittled, and interest federations in these teams will be the secondary.

We are committed to the mass, and at the same time, it turns out, we try to isolate themselves. Teams will no competitors, which should reach, and it will have a negative impact on development. Take the FN A. Look , what is the difference in the class of teams with the Premier League, it was seen in the transition before the championship matches. I think it’s not an option.

– What are you doing now, you live in football, doing children’s academy « Spartacus”? About the level of youth football, about his problems.

– The city teams are strong. All of them have their own traditions. Very interesting to watch children’s football tournament age groups close to the double, sometimes even more interesting than the game of the Premier League.

In the mass sports the main problem – the fences. It is necessary to remove all the fences in schools so that children can play everywhere, wherever they want, on the grounds, and parks. They will choose where to play. We need to work towards the development of the program of construction of stadiums and playgrounds.

I do not want to go into the past, but in our time we have owned some technique, because busy with the ball all day long, as long as the ball was. It is necessary that was organized and led by football coach, but also need a yard football. And fences strain.

– Since we met at an amateur corporate tournament « RBC sport “, I want to know your opinion about the level of instruction, the level of organization of the tournament, as well, and the idea of ​​you?

– I always treat such endeavors with great sympathy. I like how everything is organized, like that you have selected an excellent platform, made up a very reasonable schedule of the tournament, it all starts on time. Significantly, it is possible to eat between matches. There are moments that are worth paying attention to in the future, but, as they say, there is no limit to perfection.

I’d love to look at the game lovers and I can say that the level of play is high enough. Good command of the ball, play head over the actions on the field is dominated by the mind more than a passion. It is a measure of professionalism. The only problem is that when you strike the ball often goes up, it means that in the moment of impact hitters bad focus on your goal.