Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and Spartak fan Alexander Zhukov shared his thoughts about the most suitable candidate to be the head coach of the red and white team. His words guide the way “Sports Express”.
“I’ve already talked a lot about Abascal. My opinion does not change: Abaskal is not a coach of Spartak level. I have been saying for a long time that I would prefer an experienced Russian coach over a young foreigner. “I don’t want to give specific names, we have many local experts who know the characteristics of our football well because they experience it,” said Zhukov.
Abaskal took over as head of Spartak before the start of the 2022/23 season. He extended his contract with the team with a salary increase as the season progressed. Last season, under his leadership, the red and white team came third in the Russian Championship.
Spartak defeated Krylya Sovetov Samara (3-0) in the 18th round of the Russian Premier League (RPL). Thanks to this victory, Guillermo Abascal’s men collected 30 points and took fifth place in the standings. Krasnodar ranks first with 38 points. Following the 2023 final round results, Zenit St. Petersburg fell to second place with 36 points. Dinamo Moscow is in third place. Marcel Lička’s team has 32 points.
The Russian Premier League went on winter break and will restart in March. The 19th round of the national championship starts on the 3rd. “Spartak” St. He will go on a trip to St. Petersburg “Zenith”.
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