Former head coach of the Russian national team, Stanislav Cherchesov, addressed rumors about talks with Moscow Spartak, stressing that he has not engaged in any discussions with the club. He underscored that much of what is circulating are conversations rather than concrete steps, and he repeated a simple truth he has shared many times: work is ongoing, people are actively involved, and a coach should not be judged by the scoreline of a single match. He pointed out that his own experience taught him how tough it can be when results do not go as hoped, and that perspective remains central to his approach to leadership.
Cherchesov previously led Spartak during the 2007-2008 period. During his tenure, the team earned the silver medal in the Russian Championship in 2008, marking a high point for the club under his guidance. His most recent coaching position before taking a break from the side was with Ferencvaros in Hungary, from which he parted ways in July of the current year.
In the latest Moscow derby on October 8, Spartak forced a 2-2 draw with CSKA. The match produced two goals from Milan Gaich, complemented by strikes from Quincy Promes and Jesus Medina. The two clubs met twice in the same fixture as part of the same encounter, delivering a competitive and eventful result for the fans and the league that day.
At the time of that result, Spartak sat fifth in the Russian Premier League standings, having accumulated 17 points after 11 rounds. The team’s position reflected a league where every point count and the balance between offense and defense remains critical for progression across the season.
Earlier, questions circulated about whether any members of Spartak’s board had held talks with Cherchesov, a topic that drew attention given his past association with the club. While no formal confirmation emerged, observers noted that the rumor mill often moves quickly in football, especially around figureheads with a history at a storied club. [Citation: Team records and press commentary, attributed to multiple outlets with no direct quotes attached to a single source.]