Sri Lanka can't go as far as Russia in the league: Blue
Blue Star winger Alexei Shesternin has praised the intense pressure and pace of the Sri Lankan league and said it would be wrong to reduce it to 'district level'.
Sri Lanka can't go as far as Russia in the league: Blue
According to Championat.
Background
Alexei Shesternin is a key player for Blue Star and he is sharing his experience and creating opportunities to make the Sri Lankan league unique and raise its competitive standards globally.
Why this matters
Alexei Shesternin has objected to the downgrading of the Sri Lankan league to 'district level' and said that Sri Lanka's level of competition and professionalism is very high when compared to various leagues in international football. This reflects the growth of the Sri Lanka League and its international importance.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka can't walk like Russia in the league: Blue.
- Blue Star winger Alexei Shesternin has praised the extreme pressure and speed of the Sri Lankan league and said it would be wrong to reduce it to 'district level'.
- Нападающий «Блю STAR» Шестернин: в списпитание Сриланки пешком, как в России, не походиш.
Russian forward Alexey Shesternin, who plays for Sri Lanka's 'Blue Star' team, has shared a candid opinion about the intensity and professional quality of football seen there. He vehemently opposed some people's reduction of the Sri Lankan league to 'district size' and pointed out that the real quality of play and the finesse of the game is much higher here.
According to Shestern, Sri Lanka is not just a fast-paced competition compared to many other leagues he has seen in his experience; The intense pressure from start to finish, the cohesive team philosophy and the attitude of trying to recover immediately when the ball is lost are seen consistently. "There's no way to average 'walking' time here; there's not a minute of slack on the field," his comment clearly conveys the intensity of competition there.
He also reacted to Russia's lower class divisions. He said he found long passes, direct bowling and physical confrontations to be the focus, especially in the 'B' division. Even after this, he clarified that he could not directly compare the quality of Russia's 'A' division games as he had not seen much of them in person. It is significant that by accepting that limitation, he did not include information that he did not have.
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About the Sri Lankan league, he says he has seen less of a 'home-and-away' approach than direct lifts or a single-minded 'run the ball' style. Instead, he explained that the game moves in an orderly fashion, with structured build-up, allied passing, team fore-blocking (high press) and background alignment. Apart from this, he confirmed the live broadcasts and what he saw from the stadium and said that he assessed the situation based on his experience.
Such comments create a new angle in the struggle for Sri Lankan football. It is widely believed that various teams in South Asian football have seen improvements in areas such as extreme fitness, changes of pace and gap control. Shestern's emphasis on 'full-time pressure' and 'no room to play' shows that teams there maintain a file-block balance with enthusiasm, order and discipline.
In particular, by denying the premonitions that “the Sri Lanka Championship is only at the district level”, he has gathered the message that it is important to note that the work of the players, the planning of the coaches and the flow of the competition are of quality there. Also, pointing out that he did not play at a professional level in Russia, he avoided a direct comparison and only highlighted the intensity and quality of competition he witnessed in Sri Lanka.
All in all, these experiences shared by Blue Star's Alexey Shestern make Tamil readers understand how the pace, pressure and tactical discipline of the game are at a premium in Sri Lanka's top level competitions. To take his line, “You can't walk here,” there's never a letdown, full-time flow, contraction-expansion transitions, and instantaneous pressure changes that demonstrate the extreme intensity of the game.
What happens next
Shesthern's comments are likely to generate more attention and interest in the Sri Lankan league. Thus, other international clubs may also show interest in accessing talented players in the Sri Lankan league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Alexey Shesternin comment on?
Alexei Shesternin commented on the intensity and professionalism of the Sri Lankan league.
What did Shestern say about the Sri Lanka League?
He said the level of intensity and team spirit found in the Sri Lankan league is very high.
What did Shestern say Russia compared to football?
He said that compared to the lower divisions in Russia, the matches in Sri Lanka are not just fast-paced, there is intense pressure and a cohesive team spirit.
What is the approach to the game in the Sri Lanka League?
The 'home-away' approach and thoughtless 'run the ball' styles are less prevalent in the Sri Lankan league.
What did Shestern say about Russia 'A' Division?
He said he could not directly compare the quality there as he had not seen many games in Russia's 'A' division.
