"I don't understand!": Kerzhakov criticized the appointment of Garanin at "Pary NN"

      Former head coach of FC "Pary NN" Alexander Kerzhakov expressed doubt about the club's decision to appoint Vadim Garanin as the new head coach of the team. The topic was discussed on the talk show "This is Football, Brother!" (18+).

      During the broadcast, they quoted the sports director of "Pary NN," Anton Evmenov, who previously stated that Garanin fits the club's style. This position provoked a sharp reaction from Kerzhakov.

      "What style does Garanin fit? The second half of 'Nizhny' against 'Akhat' is Garanin's 'Yenisei' in the Cup match against 'Spartak,' when the team should have been losing 0:10 after the first half. All the defenders were running almost to the center of the field to push up the defensive line. I don't understand this style at all!" said the former head coach of the "parisians."

      In the footballer's opinion, the appointment raises questions from the perspective of the club's objectives.

      "Why are you bringing in Garanin now? For the FNL? Fine. But then another question arises: are you planning to return to the RPL or not? If yes, then why choose a coach who has never taken anyone to the Premier League? Because he is a friend of the sports director?" Kerzhakov inquired.

      Recall that after the defeat to "Spartak," the management of FC "Pary NN" decided to part ways with Alexey Shpilevsky. He, in turn, stated that the coaching staff led by him was fully dedicated to the task.

      The first match with the new coach ended in a 0:2 loss for the "parisians." "Akhat" claimed victory. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.