Slutsky identifies Russian outfit’s goalkeeping options ahead of the upcoming UEFA Champions League tie against Real Madrid and bemoaned Vagner Love’s absence.
CSKA Moscow are set to play the upcoming UEFA Champions League tie against Real Madrid without their first choice goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Igor-Akinfeev-c16676. The prolific shot-stopper limped off the field after sustaining an injury while playing
a practice match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Leonid Slutsky, the Koni manager, has confirmed that CSKA will be without the services of the star goalkeeper. He lamented Akinfeev’s absence, admitting that CSKA would struggle without the 25-year-old in the upcoming crunch European
tie at Luzhniki stadium.
The Armeytsy captain has now joined CSKA defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergei-Ignashevich-c32956, in the treatment rooms. While Akinfeev has been ruled out by the manager, he might still play the mouthwatering European fixture after passing a late fitness
test.
Slutsky went on to admit that CSKA are lacking quality goalkeepers at the moment. He admitted that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergei-Chepchugov-c32954 and Sergei Revyakin do not have the required experience to play in Europe.
The manager was asked about their failed attempt to sign Anzhi Makhachkala’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vladimir-Gabulov-c36341 during the winter transfer window. The promising goalkeeper returned to the Dagestani club after spending a season-long loan spell with
the Moscow-based club.
The former FC Krylia Sovetov Samara manager went on to admit that they tried to extend the 25-year-old's loan spell.
“We talked to Anzhi and requested them to at least renew his lease but we received a negative response. This is natural because, firstly, they do not want to lose their decent performer and secondly Makhachkala do not want to increase
competition.” Slutsky was quoted as saying.
Slutsky could play their top scorer, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Flamengo-c39361.
The 40-year-old praised the Brazilian national, admitting his contributions for the Russian outfit.
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