How did Maksim Shatskikh evaluate Shomurodov, who broke his record?

Eldor Shomurodov, who captains the Uzbekistan national team, is the team's all-time leading scorer.

The 29-year-old has scored 41 goals in 78 international matches. The national team's all-time leading scorer record was held by Maxim Shatskikh for a long time before Eldor. Shatskikh, who played mainly for foreign clubs, scored 33 goals in 60 matches for the country's senior team.

Maxim Shatskikh, who currently works as a sports advisor to the president of the Pakhtakor club where he was raised, answered questions about his colleague.

- The top scorer of the Uzbek national team, Eldor Shomurodov, became the best player of Roma in February. How would you rate the Uzbek striker's performance?

- Of course, this is a great result! Roma is a club that has earned its place in Europe. Shomurodov had not been able to play for a long time, and in February he became a player of the main team. Eldor was able to show that the head coach trusted him and did not make a mistake.

Shomurodov made assists, scored goals himself, and brought benefit to his team. I believe that Shomurodov rightfully became the best player of Roma.

This was a very important event, especially before the matches of the Uzbek national team. This is a big plus for Eldor.

- Did the arrival of Claudio Ranieri affect Eldor's performance? Under the experienced coach, Roma has not lost to anyone for 11 matches...

- It is possible. In general, Eldor Shomurodov and Artem Dovbik are currently the two main strikers of the Roma club. Ranieri is trying to alternate them.

Dovbik scored the winning goal in the match against Como. Ranieri is trying to give everyone game practice and time.

The head coach understands that Dovbik and Shomurodov are basically the same forwards. So why can't they be rotated? The players are happy with this, and the result is satisfying to everyone. I also approve of this.

It is worth noting that Roma is currently fighting to enter the top six in Serie A, which gives a ticket to the European Cups. Since Claudio Ranieri came to power, the Wolves have risen from the bottom of the table to eighth place.

In addition, Ranieri led the team through the general stage of the Europa League and overtook Porto in the play-offs. The Romans will now play two matches against Athletic Bilbao to reach the quarter-finals.

Eldor Shomurodov, who is starting to make his mark, has made 24 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!