Unai Emery believes that his side can be among the Russian Premier League title contenders this season, if they start winning games
There is little arguing to the statement that Spartak Moscow are struggling defensively, having conceded five goals from the last two games including their 2-3 defeat in the UEFA Champions League’s group stage match against Celtic
FC at Luzhniki stadium.
And while Valery Karpin, who resigned due to the poor defensive display of the team earlier this summer, was criticized for failing to help the Moscow-based club in shaping up the defence, the football pundits see no improvements
in the team with Unai Emery’s arrival.
Many have questioned as if why Spartak have signed a new coach if he could not help the team in finding the right balance and consistency.
Emery, who had a terrific start to the league campaign this season, is facing his first difficult patch after losing the opening two European games against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078 and Celtic respectively.
As things stand, the Spartachi are at the 7th spot on the league table with 19 points and trail the league leaders, Anzhi Makhachkala, by seven massive points.
The Red-whites will now lock horns with the Dagestani club at Dynamo stadium (Makhachkala) on Saturday. Emery has admitted that his team needs to be more ruthless in defence, saying that the upcoming match gives them an opportunity
to tune things up.
Emery lamented their latest 2-0 defeat against CSKA Moscow, saying that he is working hard to address the defensive errors.
“We need to improve defensively. We are conceding more as compared to scoring. Some players need counselling while some are showing good football. The defence can neither become strong over night nor by the efforts of a single
individual. The team needs to work collectively.”
“The defeat against CSKA was really disappointing but our goal remains the same. If we win against Anzhi and continue to win the forthcoming games, we will remain a contender for the gold medal this season.” The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863
coach was quoted as saying.
Emery went on to assure the fans of an improvement, asking a little more time from them to restart winning.
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