A former Spartak pupil, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, suggested that replacing Guillermo Abascal with Stanislav Cherchesov as head coach could shift the team’s trajectory and potentially create instability at a sensitive moment. The remark appeared in coverage by Euro-Football.Ru and reflects ongoing concerns about leadership changes within the club.
Bilyaletdinov cautioned that a dramatic coaching switch at this juncture might squander a substantial portion of the current season. Even a respected coach like Cherchesov would face the task of stabilizing the squad and implementing a new system, time that the club may not afford. With the national team in its traditional break period, some argued that the timing could be logical, yet the former player remained doubtful about the immediate impact of such a change.
Cherchesov, who previously led the Russian national team, managed Spartak from 2007 to 2008. At present, the seasoned tactician is without a club after parting ways with Hungarian side Ferencváros.
In a recent Russian Premier League clash, Spartak suffered a 2-0 defeat to Krasnodar in the seventh round. The outcome left Spartak trailing in the standings as the match concluded with Krasnodar taking the win. John Cordoba opened the scoring for Krasnodar in the 39th minute, and Eduard Spertsyan extended the advantage late in the game, sealing the result for the visitors.
Spartak sits in eighth place with ten points collected so far this season, a position that has amplified speculation about leadership and tactical direction. Analysts connected with the club have suggested that Cherchesov could be a potential focal point for a shift in strategy should the organization decide to pursue a different path at the coaching helm.
Historically, the club has faced calls to consider Cherchesov amid a string of disappointing results. Observers note that a change at the top can trigger a broader evaluation of playing style, development paths for young players, and the overall approach to competition in the league. The conversation around Spartak’s coaching future remains lively as supporters weigh the risks and benefits of possible upheaval against the need for continuity and confidence on the pitch.