Former Spartak Moscow and Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov speaks about Ferencváros sacking and a surprising loss
Stanislav Cherchesov, who once steered Spartak Moscow and later the Russian national team, opened up in an interview with Sports Express. He explained that his departure from Ferencvaros in July 2023 came after an unexpected defeat to the Faroe Islands club Klaksvik. According to Cherchesov, the loss was so unlikely that even the most seasoned observers were stunned by the result.
The former coach described the match as ridiculous and well beyond the level his side had shown in recent outings. He noted that Ferencváros did not have any clear warning signs or preconditions for such a defeat, and the club’s other results at the time suggested the team was on a strong trajectory. Cherchesov added that if the opposite outcome had occurred, Csaba would have faced a much tougher path to win the same number of games with this performance.
Reflecting on his time with the national team, Cherchesov recalled Russia’s campaign at the World Cup hosted on home soil. Under his leadership, the squad advanced to the quarterfinals, where they were edged out by Croatia, a result that underscored the team’s competitive level on the world stage. In the European Championship cycle that followed, Russia struggled to reach the knockout rounds and finished last in Group B, a group that included strong squads such as Belgium, Denmark, and Finland. These memories illustrate both the high points and the challenges that defined Cherchesov’s tenure with the national program.
In related discussions, Dmitry Bulykin publicly weighed in on Valery Karpin’s assessment of the Russian Premier League’s pressing needs. Bulykin’s comments added another layer to the ongoing conversation about the league’s direction and the broader implications for Russia’s footballing landscape.