Champion of Russia in the lineup “Spartacus” Andrey Eshchenko in an interview with , he said he had made the final decision not to resume his football career.
Initially, 39-year-old Yeshchenko ended his career in January 2022, moving to the position of assistant to Spartak head coach Paolo Vanoli. In June 2022, the defender resumed his career by signing a contract with Second League club Znamya. Since July last year, Eshchenko has been working in Kuban and holds the position of head of the youth football development program.
— Andrey, you do not rule out the possibility of resuming your career in the fall. Is this idea still alive?
– No, I finally hung up my boots. I proved everything to everyone, now I have new goals.
— And prove to yourself that you ended up at Spartak too soon?
— I had such thoughts that I finished earlier than necessary. On the other hand, one must look for the benefits of this decision. For example, he did not completely lose his health, started coaching earlier and gained new experience on the other side of his football career – in a managerial position.
— Your confrontation with Rebrov for the title of main “grandfather” of the team was legendary. But in the end, Artem was in front of you, ending his career a few months earlier…
— We should have finished earlier, because he hasn’t played for five years anyway (laughs). Could his appearance on the field be called a game? And even under Tedesco, I went out to play, even for 5 minutes, but they were mine! In fact, I am happy for Artem that he took the position of technical coordinator and is benefiting Spartak in a new place.
— Are there many of these people that you can call close?
– Not really. There are always bad people and those with whom you communicate, but not so closely. And I know Rebrov since the youth team, he has spoiled my nerves so much over the years that now he takes the blame – he endures my bullying (laughs), – Yeshchenko told .
Find the full interview with Andrey Yeshchenko on January 6 on the website!
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