CSKA Moscow head coach Dmitry Igdisamov has provided details on the injury sustained by midfielder Kirill Glebov during the Russian Cup final. The incident occurred in the closing stages of the match against Spartak Moscow, which CSKA lost 0-1.
According to the coach, Glebov was performing well after coming on as a substitute, helping to move the ball and strengthen the team's play. However, his involvement was cut short due to an unfortunate collision. Igdisamov explained that Glebov struck his finger against the stud of an opponent's boot, resulting in an injury that forced him off the pitch.
The player's substitution timeline tells the story of his brief but impactful appearance. Glebov entered the match at the start of the second half, replacing a teammate at the 46th minute. His time on the field was limited, as he was substituted back out just before the final whistle at the 88th minute due to the injury.
As of the post-match comments, the exact severity of Glebov's finger injury remains unknown. Coach Igdisamov stated that there is no further information available on the player's condition at this time, leaving the club and fans awaiting a more detailed medical assessment.
The match itself was a tense affair, with Spartak securing a narrow 1-0 victory to claim the trophy. This result means CSKA relinquishes their hold on the Russian Cup, having been the defending champions from the previous season.
In last year's final, CSKA had defeated Rostov to lift the cup. That match ended 0-0 after regular time and extra time, with CSKA ultimately winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The contrast between that triumph and this year's defeat highlights the competitive nature of the tournament.
Coach Igdisamov also touched on the emotional state of another player, Musaev, noting that the young talent is self-critical and actively seeks reasons for any setbacks in his own performance. The coach acknowledged that recovering quickly from such a difficult loss is challenging but expressed confidence that the team and players would be fine moving forward.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.
