Former Zenit player, Russian Cup winner Andrei Kondrashov said that the transfer policy of the St. Petersburg club does not add sympathy to Zenit from the fans.
“Zenith has players who are not on the Brazilian national team. They were played specifically for youth teams in order to sell them. Why are they even needed? Now is the time that we can give way to young players. I understand that everyone needs results. But it’s good, Zenit plays only with the help of the Brazilians, and wins. What next? If Gazprom leaves, Zenit will not have such a sponsor. What then? Who to play? We have to think one step ahead. They didn’t like Spartak like that before. They met with swearing and stones in other cities. The rich are not loved anywhere. Moreover, there is such inequality in the RPL: some do not know what to buy tickets for, others buy Brazilians and sit abroad for a month and a half at the training camp. I understand when Zenit bought good players – Hulk, Witsel. They were the leaders of the team. And now they are taking Mario Fernandez. For what? To annoy CSKA? Or so that he gets millions here? Where else will he get so much money if not at Zenit? They scolded Dzyuba when he said: “Zenit” from Rio de Janeiro.” But he was right,” RB Sport quotes Andrei Kondrashov.
This season, Zenit is experiencing serious difficulties, and 12 rounds before the finish of the championship, the St. Petersburg club is two points behind the leaders – FC Krasnodar.
Source: Rosbalt
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