Former Spartak star and ex-head coach weighs in on who from today could fit into a legendary 90s squad
Dmitry Alenichev, once a key player and later a manager for Spartak, shares his take on how the current lineup might measure up against the champion teams of the 1990s. His view was echoed by Sports24, highlighting the discussion around a single contemporary who might belong among those elite squads.
Asked which present Spartak players could plausibly wear the 90s emblem, Alenichev offered a candid assessment. He pointed to Promes as the only potential candidate, though he stressed that the chances are slim. The odds, in his view, are roughly even, with no guarantees. In short, Promes stands as the lone current option with even a remote shot, but he is far from a sure thing.
Promes joined Spartak in February 2021, returning to the club after an earlier spell from 2014 to 2018. The Dutch forward was part of the team that clinched the Russian championship in the 2016/17 season, cementing his place in the club’s recent history.
This season, Promes has appeared in 17 Russian Premier League matches, contributing six goals and six assists. He has also featured in four Russian Cup games, adding two goals and two assists to his tally. Those numbers illustrate his influence in the current Spartak setup, as the team navigates a demanding schedule and competes for high league placement.
Spartak has spent 18 rounds in the Russian Premier League this campaign and sits fifth in the standings with 30 points. Krasnodar headed into the winter break with 38 points and held first place, while Zenit trailed closely in second, just a couple of steps behind. Dinamo, with 32 points, rounded out the top three spots as the midseason phase slowed for a winter pause. The table reflects a tight contest among the top clubs, with small margins separating the leaders from the rest of the pack.
A separate update mentions rumors surrounding a defender and a potential move to Lokomotiv. The former Spartak figure connected to that chatter offered his perspective, helping to quell the speculation and shift focus back to the ongoing season. The exchange underscores how player mobility and club ambitions can stir public conversation even when the immediate on-field matters remain the priority for teams and supporters alike.