Artem Frankov, editor-in-chief of the Futbol weekly, told where Ruslan Malinovsky from Atalanta could go.
Artem Frankov— Where can Malinovsky go from Atalanta in the winter, provided that the team sets serious goals, plays in the top 5 leagues in Europe and Ruslan plays consistently at the base?
- The last thing I would like is for him to go back to the Belgian championship. This will be a categorical step back, because, whatever one may say, the Belgian championship is one level lower than the Italian championship.
On the other hand, the same Serie A, against the backdrop of the big five championships, is at best third or fourth after England and Spain. If there was interest in Malinovsky from the Premier League or La Liga, then, of course, I am for him to go there.
— Italian media regularly report serious interest in Malinovsky from Marseille and Tottenham. What do you think about Ruslan's transfer to these teams?
- If you choose between them, then only Tottenham. Playing in England is playing in England. If Antonio Conte knows the Italian championship so much and he looked after Malinovsky, then I think this is a fantastic option.
Another question is who Malinovsky will knock out from the base. Tottenham have Heibjerg, who leads the team's game, Kulusevski on the flank, and so on.
I just talked about the championship and the club, and then there are clashes between the players. Is Ruslan able and does he feel ready to compete for a place in the base with performers, regardless of level? That's what's interesting.
Evgeny Chepur
