The head coach of “Rostov” Vitaly Kafanov in an interview with bbabo.net told whether the Russian club is really ready to sign the player of the national team of Kazakhstan Stas Pokatilov. In addition, he remembered working together with the goalkeeper and suggested why he had not managed to add significantly.

- Vitaly Vitalievich, in Kazakhstan there was information regarding the possible transfer of Stas Pokatilov to “Rostov”, how true is this?

- No, we did not conduct any negotiations.

- But did he contact you about the transfer to the RPL?

- We talked, he said that he wants to play in Russia and if I can help him move. There was such a conversation.

- Does Pokatilov correspond to the RPL level at the moment?

- He can play, and the fact that he is not a legionnaire is good. But the situation in Russia has now changed compared to what it was five years ago. Some teams even have two good goalkeepers, it is very difficult to find a club. If the team that leaves the FNL is yes.

- Did you advise him which teams he could theoretically go to?

- No, I just said, if someone needs a goalkeeper, I would recommend Stas.

- Have you been able to follow Pokatilov's game in recent years?

- I saw his matches for "Kairat" and the national team of Kazakhstan. In particular, games against Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also watched all the European Cup games.

- In recent years, has Pokatilov added in terms of play?

- Hard to say. In my opinion, that year (2015), when we worked with him in the national team, remains the best in his career. I think that he has not realized himself, has not squeezed the maximum out of himself, he can play better. Why did it happen? It all depends on the athlete, what requirements he sets for himself. I had a feeling that after signing a contract with "Kairat" he seemed to exhale and calm down. But this is like a version, I don’t know for sure, it’s necessary to be close to the player.

Again, in that qualifying round for Euro 2016, he played strongly against such rivals as the Netherlands, Turkey, Czech Republic, Iceland. If you keep this level stably, then you can play in Russia.

Recall that Pokatilov played in Rostov in 2016, but did not play a single match in the Russian championship. At that time, it was Kafanov who initiated his invitation to the club, who worked with the player in the Kazakhstan national team.

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