Renowned Russian coach **[Valery Nepomniachtchi](https://www.championat.com/tags/635-valerij-nepomnjashhij/)** commented on the central match of the 13th round of the Mir RPL between St. Petersburg’s Zenit and Moscow’s Dynamo, which ended with a score of 2-1.

“The outcome was completely justified. Zenit currently appears to be a well-structured and cohesive team, while Dynamo still seems to be searching for its identity. There is a sense of anxiety among the Dynamo players. However, the team is on the right track. The players are eager to meet the expectations set by Karpin. Addressing these issues won’t happen overnight. When Karpin first took over at Rostov, it was challenging as well, but improvements eventually came. Yes, it can be difficult to organize the gameplay with established players, but Karpin will get it done. Zenit deserved the win, but with Karpin at the helm, Dynamo is moving in the right direction,” Nepomniachtchi stated in an interview with Championship correspondent Yegor Kabak.