David Deograsia, head coach of Orenburg, has made it clear that he would welcome Alexander Mostovoy, the former Spartak Moscow star, for an internship at the club. The coach told Sports Express that if Mostovoy asks for an internship, the doors will be open. He stressed that Orenburg keeps its doors wide for Mostovoy and other professionals who can share knowledge and experience with the squad.
Recently, Mostovoy began pursuing his coaching license, starting the process on August 21. His long involvement with Russian football began when he debuted for Spartak Moscow on June 7, 1987, in a match against Kairat at the Dynamo stadium. He appeared as a substitute with about fifteen minutes left in the game and contributed to the club through the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his time with Spartak, he helped the team win the USSR Championship twice and claimed the USSR Football Federation Cup, cementing his place in the club’s history.
In the current Russian Premier League standings, Orenburg sits in 14th place with nineteen points. The team is preparing for its upcoming clash with CSKA Moscow, a match scheduled for early March that will test its form against one of the league’s perennial contenders. The encounter is viewed as a meaningful opportunity for the squad to demonstrate growth and resilience as the season progresses.
Earlier in his career, Mostovoy had a unique connection to the club, having contributed in a way that helped shape its narrative and identity even before he pursued formal coaching credentials. That legacy remains part of the broader conversation about how former players transition into coaching roles and how clubs leverage their experience to mentor current generations of players and staff, including those in leadership positions such as the head coach of Orenburg. (citation: Sports Express)