Akron Tolyatti's six-game slump puts pressure on coach Tedeev ahead of CSKA clash
Akron Tolyatti is struggling in its first Russian Premier League season. The newly promoted side has gone six matches without a win, collecting just one draw alongside five defeats. Head coach Zaur Tedeev is now determined to break the slump as his team prepares to face CSKA in Samara this Saturday. Akron earned promotion ahead of the 2024/25 campaign but has found life in the top flight difficult. After 22 games, the club sits 10th with 22 points—five wins, seven draws, and ten losses. Their goal difference of -11 leaves them just above the relegation battle, alongside fellow promotees Nizhny Novgorod (14th, 20 points) and Dynamo Makhachkala (12th, 21 points).
The poor run has stretched to six matches without victory, a streak Tedeev is eager to end. Saturday's clash against CSKA offers a chance to turn things around, though the opponent presents a tough challenge. Historically, newly promoted teams often face early struggles, and Akron's current form fits that pattern. Akron's next test comes against CSKA in Samara. A win could ease relegation fears and snap their six-game winless run. The result may also shape the team's confidence for the remaining fixtures this season.
