Forward of the Kazakh national team Maxim Samorodov had real chances to move to the Russian Premier League this summer, but Aktobe did not let his pupil go. A bbabo.net correspondent discusses the club's decision and the player's future career.
For Samorodov, this is the second season in the KPL. He played the first one at a good level for a debutant - 5 assists in 765 minutes of playing time. In winter, Russian clubs began to look closely at the striker, including he was shortlisted by Spartak Moscow, but at that time everything was limited to conversations.
The start of this season Samorodov began in the status of a rotation player. Vladimir Mukhanov released the young striker only as a substitute, but even in such circumstances, Maxim showed himself. Three assists in the matches against Shakhtar and Aksu brought important points to Aktobe.
Soon, the coach changed in Aktobe, and Karpovich initially gave Maxim a place at the base, but the player's efficiency sank. He was traditionally diligent and active, but goals and assists did not come. At the same time, the competition in the line of attack has not weakened. The Brazilian Tire is, in fact, the main competitor of Samorodov. In recent matches, the South American sparkled and was really useful.
Once again in the status of a rotation player, Samorodov scored the first goal of the season after coming on as a substitute in the match against Astana. A very important moment for a footballer from many points of view.
And the point is not only in the actual struggle for playing time, but also in the career future. This summer, Samorodova was ready to take Akhmat, and it was important to prove himself at such a moment. Interest from the Russian club was substantive, but "Aktobe" refused the transfer. On the one hand, Maxim is a fighting unit for the club, he can help the team in the race for the title. But, on the other hand, Samorodov's contract with Aktobe ends at the end of this year. So, in the winter he can leave for free.
Here is what the ex-coach of the national team of Kazakhstan and Kazan "Rubin" Pavel Cherepanov said about this:
“He has the makings, a capable boy, but they need to be shown. Here is the same Astana who showed himself in his native club, in a whole series of games, including the national team. Admittedly, Maxim has significant potential, and in order to become a player with great letters, you need to realize your inclinations. I think he is experiencing a certain psychological pressure from the fact that everyone is waiting for the manifestation of these abilities in practice. Whether he can psychologically cope with this pressure on his own or with the help of coaches, time will tell. There is a risk that if he If he goes now, he can sit on a bench, and that will be the end of it. I wouldn’t recommend leaving for the RPL now.”
"Aktobe" made his choice and kept the player. Let's see if this move will work and if Samorodov will be able to add in order to retain interest from the RPL clubs and still leave next winter.
Leading table "Olimpbet-Kazakhstan football championship 2022"
No. PARTICIPANTS VNPM M O 1 Astana 15 8 3 4 33-16 27 2 Aktobe 14 8 2 4 20-17 26 3 Tobol 15 7 4 4 25-19 25 4 Ordabasy 14 7 2 5 21-14 23 5 Taraz 15 6 5 4 18-13 23 6 Kairat 15 6 5 4 15-17 23 7 Caspian 14 7 1 6 15-15 22 8 Atyrau 15 5 6 4 17-15 21 9 Shakhtar 14 5 2 7 20-20 17 10 Aksu Ak 14 5 2 7 12-19 17 11 Turan 13 3 7 3 11-12 16 12 Kyzyl-Zhar 15 3 6 6 15-20 15 13 Akzhayik 14 3 3 8 5-14 12 14 Maktaaral 15 2 4 9 11-27 10 Go to the tournament table page →New release on our YouTube channel. We spoke frankly with Ilya Ilyin:
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