Marvin Chuni from 'Rubin' Compares His Coach Rakhimov to Global Legends

Discover how Rubin's coach Rakhimov became akin to legendary figures Guardiola and Ancelotti in the eyes of Chuni.

'Rubin' forward Marvin Chuni drew a parallel between the team’s head coach, Rashid Rakhimov, and the world-renowned figures Josep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, at the helm of 'Manchester City' and Madrid’s 'Real', respectively. Chuni expressed admiration for Rakhimov, who took over 'Rubin' in April 2023 and successfully returned the team to the RPL from the MELBET First League. Last season, Kazan’s team secured the eighth position in the championship.

While at the 'Bayern' academy, Chuni played against the club's main squad, then coached by Niko Kovač. This event was a dream come true for Chuni as he got to play alongside stars like Thiago, Ribéry, and Lewandowski. He noticed a similarity between Rakhimov and 'Bayern'’s former coaches, including Guardiola and Ancelotti.

According to Chuni, every coach is unique, but Rakhimov stands out for his emotional approach, setting him apart from the more reserved styles of Guardiola and Ancelotti but making him a remarkable leader nonetheless. Currently, 'Rubin' holds the eighth position in the standings with 26 points, and the team is set to play against 'Akhmat' in Grozny away in the next tour. The RPL season is expected to resume in March.

Chuni also shares his impressions of life in Russia, noting the safety and hospitality of the people, and calls Kazan his favorite city. He eagerly awaits the return of Russian clubs to the international arena, ready to showcase a high level of performance.