Slutsky’s ‌Bold Claim

Leonid Slutsky, current head coach of Shanghai Shenhua, has ignited debate ⁢with a striking‍ assessment of Dynamo ⁤Moscow‘s past. In⁣ a recent ⁤interview ⁤with the YouTube channel “This ‌is football, brother!”, the former Russian national team manager​ declared the Dynamo⁢ squad under Sergei Silkin too be the greatest in ⁢the history of⁢ Russian football.

A Team of ⁢Exceptional Talent

Slutsky highlighted the exceptional quality of the Dynamo team featuring players like Semshov, Kuranyi, Samedov, and Kokorin. He emphasized that Silkin’s arrival, succeeding Miodrag Bozhovich, unlocked a new ‍level of freedom‍ and creativity within the squad.

That Dynamo is the best team in the‌ history of Russian football.

According to Slutsky, this newfound⁤ liberty translated into brilliant and captivating football, a style ​that ‍set​ them⁣ apart.

Silkin’s Impact and Tactical freedom

slutsky elaborated on how Silkin’s leadership style differed from his predecessor. He⁢ explained that Silkin granted ‍his‌ players considerable autonomy on the pitch, fostering an habitat⁤ where they could express their talents and play ⁢with confidence. This tactical approach, Slutsky believes, was‍ instrumental in the team’s success.

Context: ⁣Dynamo’s ‍Current Struggles

Slutsky’s comments arrive at a time of challenge ⁣for Dynamo‍ Moscow. ⁤Despite the ‌appointment of Valery Karpin last summer – a dual role‌ combining club duties with his position in the⁣ Russian ​national team – the team has ⁣underperformed in the Russian Premier league (RPL). After seven ‌rounds, Dynamo had‌ accumulated only eight points, placing⁣ them ninth in the league standings. Karpin has since been replaced by Czech specialist Marcel​ Lichka.