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Valeri Karpin, the current manager of FC Rostov, has recently made headlines by stating that Oleg Kononov, the former manager of FC Spartak Moscow, should not be blamed for the team's recent poor performance. Karpin believes that Kononov was a victim of circumstance and that he was not given enough time to implement his ideas.
Kononov was appointed manager of Spartak in the summer of 2018, following the departure of Massimo Carrera. He had previously managed FC Krasnodar and FC Akhmat Grozny, and he was seen as one of the most promising young managers in Russia.
However, Spartak struggled under Kononov's leadership. The team finished fourth in the 2018-19 season, and they were eliminated from the Champions League and the Russian Cup in the early rounds.
Fan Discontent and Pressure
Kononov's struggles on the pitch led to growing discontent among the Spartak fans. The fans were unhappy with the team's performances, and they called for Kononov to be sacked.
The pressure on Kononov intensified after Spartak lost to FC Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Cup final in May 2019. The defeat was a major blow to the club, and it led to Kononov's eventual sacking.
Karpin's Defense of Kononov
Karpin has defended Kononov in the wake of his sacking. He believes that Kononov was a good manager who was not given a fair chance to succeed at Spartak.
Karpin said that Kononov needed more time to implement his ideas at Spartak. He said that the team was in a state of transition, and that it would take time for Kononov to turn things around.
Karpin also said that he believes that Kononov will bounce back from this setback. He said that Kononov is a talented manager who will eventually succeed in his career.
Time Will Tell
Only time will tell whether or not Karpin is right about Kononov. Kononov is a talented manager, but he will need to find a club where he can be given the time and resources to succeed.
If Kononov can do that, then he may yet prove his doubters wrong and become one of the top managers in Russia.
