Sport-Express: Dmitri Simonov: "I can't stop thinking that the away match with Bayern, was, for CSKA, like undergoing a vehicle inspection or a fitness exam. They hassle you, poke you, delve into everything - but then they let you go and you make your way home in peace. It's very difficult to feel excited or bold in an argument with a highway patrolman or while on the doctor's exam table. There was no hint of an epic battle in Munich." "Now it's very important how the players and coaches … [Read more...]
PREVIEW: Bayern v CSKA
September 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
CSKA travel to Bavaria to face the might of Bayern Munich in the Champions League group stages tonight. CSKA were drawn into a group alongside big spenders Manchester City, Czech champions Viktoria Plzen and Tuesday's counterparts Bayern Munich. To have any chance of progressing, CSKA will feel as though they have to collect maximum points in both ties against Plzen and try to use home advantage to take points off the 'big boys'. However, this isn't to say that CSKA have no chance against … [Read more...]
Leonid Slutsky - CSKA’s solution?
September 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
Connor O'Neil (@Con_027) and Xavier Leonovitch (@AxeMurderer60) discuss CSKA's chances in the Champions League this year and Leonid Slutsky’s role as CSKA manager: As we know, CSKA face reigning champions Bayern Munich, as well as Manchester City and Viktoria Plzen in their Champions League group. There are many questions about Leonid Slutsky’s ability as CSKA coach - can he lead his team to the round of 16? It’s a rather paradoxical question to ask when we examine Leonid Slutsky’s … [Read more...]
