The situation at Levski before the derby with CSKA: little quality and a lot to pursue

Hours before the derby with CSKA, Levski’s team places itself in the position of an absolute outsider. Given your crazy season so far, centenarians are predicted to suffer crushing defeat and historic embarrassment at the Eternal Derby.

The bookies give cosmic odds for the victory of the “blues”, as they were for Botev (Vratsa) against the same rival “red”.

But is there a way for Levski’s players to emerge from the football ruin that lurks around them?

The answer to these types of questions is always yes, but there are few people in the current squad who can shine in the national stadium. Or more precisely, there are three. By appointment, if you have a day and are in a good mood …

Is about Paulinho, Nigel Roberta and Stanislav Ivanov. The three “horses” that will soon get rid of the burden of pulling the “blue” cart. I don’t say “forward” because it often snakes its way up the muddy climb, and in many cases even hurtles backwards..

The Brazilian has made visible progress with Stojanovic. So to speak, wake up! Again we see the sharpness he knows on the wing, and his percentage of useful action increases. He still lacks physical training, but it is his lack of standardization that may bring the much-needed spark to Levski’s attack. In general, the Corinthian teenager makes good matches against the “Army,” and a new one will be crucial for sale in the winter.

Nigel Roberta disasters in the “blue” attack. A footballer with great qualities, which, however, are difficult to develop when you have very limited teammates. Only his two goals since the start of the campaign are indicative. Through him, the Dutchman almost has to create a situation on his own, and then go through at least two enemy defenders to have a real shot at goal. Torture that the boy does not deserve. His transfer to Dinamo (Zagreb) in the winter will be a reward for all his troubles at Levski.

Stasi Ivanov will give away literally for the last time with the “blue” team. Starting in January, the forward will join the American Chicago Fire. In recent meetings, Stanislav has mainly freed himself mentally, which makes him more suitable on the field. My expectation is that this ease in his actions could be the hidden joker of the token guests by a point or three against CSKA. The national team player has a great opportunity to leave the club during the parade and completely depersonalize the many problems he has had with the fans and the management in recent months.

Lack of quality generates mediocrity. And this fall Gerena was a welcoming home for players with limited opportunities.

Winter is coming, and with it cleaning is mandatory, regardless of the result against CSKA today. We analyzed enough and expected a positive change. Several names immediately come to mind, which can hardly give anything else. We start with three of the defenders Alex Petkov, Mateo Stamatov and Ivaylo Naidenov. Being young does not make them “sacred cows” or immune from criticism. The first two made it to the fire and definitely cannot acclimate to “Georgi Asparuhov”. There is a concern in each of his performances. However, no one expects you on this team. Time has long been a rare commodity in the “blue” store. Their places among the headlines are by force, and his actual position in the club is №19 and №20 in a group of 18 players. Sofia’s grandmaster must give serious thought to what is happening with Ivaylo Naidenov. Being a teenager of Levski currently saves him from a lynching. Obviously, he can’t play fullback. In the winter, the sports and technical staff must return him to the middle of the field or simply deprive him of his services, because in this situation, both sides simply lose their association.

We take a few steps forward in the field and reach Tom Daske. The Frenchman showed that in Gerena they can find a weaker “rooster” than Romain Eli, which years ago also became a selection failure. The Efbet League proved to be a high ball for those who spent much of their careers in the fourth and fifth divisions of their homeland. One of his plays, his mistake on Beroe’s first goal, more accurately describes everything he “gives” to Levski. However, “wise” people have signed a two-year contract with Daske and it will be complicated and financially unprofitable.

Orlin Starokin is unlikely to celebrate the Christmas break as a Levski player. In the summer, the experienced footballer was considering where to end his career when he received a call from the “blues.” A risky move that was not justified. Starokin is far from the Orlin that he was in his first stay. And when he trusted him, he delivered his team with his crazy red card against Tsarsko Selo.

It’s about the attack. There the disappointment is seriousbecause at first glance it had potential, but the effect was nil. Stephen Petkov Gerena had unfinished business and was expected to become one of the leaders of the attack. Everything went wrong during his communication with Georgi Todorov. The former Levski manager began to turn him around the flanks or take him out at half-time, which did not favor the scorer. His episodic appearances and something like a strong match against Botev (Vratsa) followed. Very little for a footballer with his pretensions. You are unlikely to have the motivation to stay on the team in the new year. Iliya Dimitrov, on the other hand, became more popular with the violation of mandatory quarantine.than with the time spent in the field.

It’s difficult to talk about Valeri Bozhinov as a Levski soccer player.. Bozhigol is everything else, but not for the club. At the moment, it is given more “influencerism”. Advertise membership cards, Nikoleta Lozanova makeup, hamburgers, phones, and now vodka. The “blues” public relations department definitely needs such valuable staff. But let’s be honest With 13 minutes to go to the championship, we can’t ask for more than that.

Good or bad, strong or weak, most of the players mentioned will defend the team’s historic honor against CSKA. In recent months, the “reds” have created a glamorous halo that can quickly be replaced by a crown of thorns. As we well know, in the derby the favorite on paper does not always win. And if the “weaklings” of Slavisha will confuse the plans of the “red” stars, we will find out shortly after 20:00.