Spartak player Dzhikia called on journalists to treat the players with respect
The captain of Spartak Moscow, Georgy Dzhikia, addressed reporters. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
The defender, against the backdrop of team striker Alexander Sobolev’s refusal to communicate with the media, called on journalists to treat the players with respect. “You, journalists, get together, talk and decide that you will ask questions without provocation,” he advised, believing that in this case the players would communicate with the press.
On October 5, Spartak tied with Lokomotiv in the match of the 14th round of the Russian Premier League (RPL) with a score of 1:1. In the 39th minute, the red-whites remained in the minority: midfielder Daniil Khlusevich was sent off. In the 53rd minute, Spartak took the lead thanks to a goal from midfielder Anton Zinkovsky. Ten minutes later, striker Artem Dzyuba equalized the score.
Thus, after 14 matches, Lokomotiv ranks sixth in the standings with 21 points. “Spartak” is in fifth place, having the same number of points. Krasnodar is in the lead with 31 points.
Source: Lenta
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