The leadership of Moscow’s Spartak remains firmly confident in head coach Guillermo Abascal and shows no sign of considering his departure. Reports circulating in the club’s circle emphasize that no replacement is being sought for the Spaniard. It is also plausible that adjustments could be made within the club’s sporting department come September, potentially influencing current staff while opening the door to new specialists if needed.
Abascal was appointed prior to the start of the 2022/23 campaign. The coach, who previously worked with Volos in Greece and Basel in Switzerland, agreed to extend his contract as the season unfolded, accompanied by a raise in remuneration. Under his leadership last season, Spartak secured third place in the Russian championship, highlighting the team’s sustained competitiveness.
After five rounds of the Russian Premier League, two clubs—Ural and Krasnodar—share the early lead with 13 points apiece. Following them are Dynamo Moscow and Zenit, each on 10 points. CSKA and Spartak trail by a single point, illustrating a tightly contested early phase of the season.
So far in the 2023/24 RPL, two managers have stepped down: Jiri Yoroshik of Orenburg and Sergey Tashuev of Akhmat. These resignations reflect the heightened pressure and shifting dynamics within the league as clubs reassess performance and leadership in real time.
Formerly Tashuev remarked that the change in leadership could benefit Zenit and Spartak, underscoring how strategic shifts at the top can influence competitive balance across the league. Such statements underline the ongoing debates about where strength lies within top clubs and how management decisions translate to on-field success.