Dmitry Bulykin, a former striker for Lokomotiv Moscow and the Russian national team, shared thoughts in an interview with socialbites.ca about Spartak Moscow’s coaching situation. He believes Guillermo Abascal is likely to oversee the autumn portion of the Russian Premier League season, at least until winter, with the club evaluating its options as the campaign unfolds (Source: socialbites.ca).
Bulykin notes that the club’s leadership probably won’t rush to replace the 34-year-old Spanish coach. He explains that there are several potential successors, but the key question for Spartak’s hierarchy remains clear: what does the team want moving forward? The former forward emphasizes the need for a replacement who brings proven expertise, given the intricate demands of the Russian Championship. He recalls how, last autumn, Spartak looked competitive and even challenged Zenit for the title, a period many around the club considered a high point. After the winter break, when training intensifies, the club’s direction remains under review, according to Bulykin (Source: socialbites.ca).
The discussion underscores that Spartak should be among the top three in the standings, even if the exact position is uncertain at the moment. From Bulykin’s perspective, Abascal deserves a period to demonstrate results before winter break, since judging performance requires observing tangible outcomes on the field. He adds that if Spartak already has a suitable coach available, changes could be possible, but he does not anticipate abrupt moves from the club’s management (Source: socialbites.ca).
Earlier remarks by Bulykin highlighted a condition under which Spartak would consider parting ways with Guillermo Abascal, signaling that any decision will hinge on ongoing performance indicators and the club’s strategic goals for the season (Source: socialbites.ca).