“This is the story of the persecution of the captain of Spartak, who went through many difficult times at the club and always acted in the interests of the team. It is a real tragedy for the club that people who who gave their whole lives to Spartak are treated in this way. I am very concerned about the way bloggers convey to the public the idea that Jikia is no longer the same, that he is slow and overweight. All this does not “is just a lie. Dzhikia is the core that keeps the club from collapsing. You can find a defender with the best football skills, but as a person he will be absolutely insignificant,” shared his opinion with SE.
The 30-year-old defender’s current contract with the red and whites expires in the summer of 2024. Dzhikia has been playing for Spartak since 2017. This season he has participated in 9 matches in all tournaments.
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Source: Sport

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