Dmitry Zelenov, the head of the press service for Moscow’s Spartak, confirmed that the team will run its training camps in Dubai ahead of the Russian Premier League’s resumption. His statements, reported by Sports Express, emphasize a focused preparation cycle rather than a leisurely break. The plan is built around a centralized camp in the United Arab Emirates, where the squad will consolidate fitness work, tactical reviews, and team integration after an intense period of pre-season testing. This approach aligns with Spartak’s goal of reestablishing cohesion among players who have spent the off-season with varying fixture histories, ensuring everyone returns to the pitch in peak condition and with clear signals about the club’s strategic vision for the remainder of the season.
During the Dubai phase, the coaching staff has laid out a comprehensive training regimen that blends high-intensity conditioning, ball work, and structured scrimmages. In addition to the collective program, each player follows a personalized plan designed before the camp to address specific physical needs and positional responsibilities. Zelenov underscored that the team will not consider the period a mere rest, but rather a purposeful buildup geared toward sustaining performance across the demanding schedule ahead. The camp will feature three separate gatherings in Dubai, with the squad’s return slated for early March and a clear sequence of friendly tests to simulate forthcoming league fixtures. Among the scheduled opponents for warm-up matches are local clubs Al Jazira and Shabab Al Ahli, alongside preparation rivals Rostov and Kazakh club Kairat, offering varied opposition to test tactical concepts and depth across the squad.
In the current league context, Spartak heads into the second phase of the campaign with significant expectations. Krasnodar enters the winter break in first place in the Russian Premier League with 38 points, while Spartak sits in fifth on 30 points. The upcoming rounds will determine the standings as the season resumes, and the Muscovites will travel for their next league assignment to face Zenit St. Petersburg, aiming to sharpen responses to a challenging stretch of fixtures. The team’s constructive take on the break and the ensuing training plan reflects a broader effort to translate pre-season work into tangible results on the field. Earlier discussions in the season had highlighted the possibility of roster adjustments to reinforce the squad, with rumors pointing toward new arrivals that could complement the existing core and address any remaining gaps identified by the coaching staff as the league progresses.