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CSKA achieved their most significant victory in the championship this season. The “Army” totally beat Botev (Plovdiv) in Komatevo and defeated the opponent with the classic 3: 0. CSKA showed good football, attacked and combined well. Coach Bruno Akrapovich’s handwriting begins to be visible to everyone, from professionals to fans. After his first 5 games in charge of the team, the balance is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, goal difference 10: 1. Only against Bulgarian teams, the Bosnian is perfect: 3 games, 3 successes, 10 goals scored and none marked. And CSKA’s defense was the team’s Achilles heel from the start of the 2020/2021 season.
Bruno quickly begins to reap the fruits of his labor. He is one of the few coaches who were welcomed by everyone who loves the club. There hasn’t been this much euphoria among fans since the appointments of club legends Stoycho Mladenov and Lyuboslav Penev. There were slight doubts as to whether he is the right man for CSKA after their first and only defeat to the head of the “Reds” so far, with Young Boys 0: 1 at the “Vasil Levski” stadium. Yes, so the team did not show this football, which suits a team of the rank of CSKA. And, although in a strange game, which took place under thick fog, the “Army” only had a knock on the door, a direct free kick.
Much has been written and said about the scheme of the game, about Akrapovich’s favorite 3-5-2. There the main concerns were concentrated. That the scheme is old, that it has not been used since the 70s, that CSKA will defend and rely more on security in defense, that the team has many wings that will warm the bench during the cold winter and beyond. Bruno was adamant: 3-5-2 and a point! It was the games after the Young Boys that gave cause for optimism that CSKA will manage on this pitch. The “Reds” achieved a routine 2-0 win over FC CSKA 1948, after which they failed to beat the Romanian champions as a guest. CSKA beat Cluj, especially in the second half. CSKA created many goal situations. With a little more precision and luck, victory in Romania would come true. This match showed the progress of two players who have been quite disappointing so far: Thibaut Villon and Jurgen Matthew. The Frenchman was also at a high level against Botev. He scored his first goal for the team. And what a goal! Then he centered perfectly and before the goal of Bradley Maziku, his debut for him.
Source: Botev Official Site
The most important people in the 3-5-2 scheme are probably the midfielders. That it should be stable in defense, but also to help CSKA’s attacks on both flanks. These are the players who will run the most on the field. Until now, the “reds” had a very good player for this role: Maziku. It is clear that when he is healthy and can play, it is difficult for another to start. The correct area was problematic. Where Vion, Ivan Turitsov and Jerome Sinclair took turns. Thibaut made a serious request to “reserve” his place among the 11. He did so in both Cluj-Napoca and Komatevo. Yunus Sankare is still at high tide. A great footballer who is a real treasure for CSKA. But you have to think about where he will feel best and show the best of his abilities: as a supporting midfielder or behind the two forwards. You must get a good view of the game on the field if it is to be used as a playmaker. Starter or substitute, Thiago continues to be among the best players on the pitch. Unusual, with an eye and always ready to shoot dangerously, from any situation, the Portuguese has more to give CSKA. There is so much more to give.
Source: Botev Official Site
After the loss to Young Boys, I wrote that even with his favorite game scheme, Bruno Akrapovich should bet on 4-4-2 by the end of 2020. Namely, 4 wins from the remaining 4 matches in Bulgaria and 2 good performances in the Europa League. Half of the matches in question passed and the coach did. The homes of Rome, Botev (Vratsa) and Levski remain. If the increase continues, CSKA will not lose to the “wolves.” The “Army” hit on Botev is in the “mandatory” column. For the Eternal derby with Levski to come. That can no longer be postponed. There will be the biggest test for Bruno since he took over from CSKA. He knows very well how important this game is for the fans and the management.
CSKA followed the right path, the path of victory. There has never been a better selection of units with Grisha Ganchev. Now there is also a trainer that can convert these units into a fist unit. And to meet the high goals that you set. You only need one thing: trust the man with the roses. He asked this from the beginning. For now, it shows that those who believe in him are not wrong. CSKA and Bruno really fell in love at first sight. And this “marriage”, unlike others, does not seem to be only “on account”.
CSKA defeated Botev for their most convincing championship win of the season, Vion and Maziku with the first “Army” goals.
Ali Sow also signed for Komatevo
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