As reported on the club’s official website, the head coach described the upcoming opponents as a “tough team,” noting that they proved just as strong last season.
“It’s clear that every club has its own strong points. For the Makhachkala side, it’s their team spirit, fighting mentality, and organization – they really showed that in their away match against Krasnodar,” Cherchesov stated.
The manager also acknowledged that Akhmat had a difficult time against Pari Nizhny Novgorod, who recently changed their coach. However, he pointed out that Dynamo’s coaching staff remains unchanged. “So, we are still in for a challenging match,” he added.