Gavrilov weighs in on Spartak’s trophy drought

Former Spartak Moscow midfielder Yuri Gavrilov offered his analysis of why the red-whites failed to lift any trophy during the 2022/23 campaign. He argues that the root cause lies in persistent instability within the squad and leadership decisions that, in his view, undermined the club’s ability to finish the season with silverware. Gavrilov attributes the lack of progress to a cycle of personnel choices that did not consistently address the challenges on the field. He emphasizes that the team repeatedly faced hesitations and missteps, and he points to the arrival of individuals who, in his assessment, were not prepared to handle high-stakes problems. According to his remarks reported by Sport Express, the overall trajectory of Spartak drew concern from a veteran insider who has seen many seasons at the club and believes the issues run deeper than a single bad run of results.