Vladimir Sliskovich, a Bosnian specialist who previously led Spartak Moscow as acting head coach, has repeatedly expressed a desire to guide the red-and-whites again in the future. He spoke of his ambition to serve as Spartak’s head coach once more, underscoring his belief in his ability to shape the club’s path toward success. His public comments reflect a coach who remains emotionally connected to the team and its supporters, and who sees a long-term role for himself within the Spartak project.
During the prior season, Spartak announced the departure of Guillermo Abascal from the head coaching position in April. In the wake of that decision, Sliskovich stepped into the role of interim manager, guiding the squad through the remainder of the campaign. Under his leadership, Spartak finished fifth in the Russian Championship, accumulating 50 points and delivering competitive performances that energized the fan base. The club’s results left room for reflection and planning as they moved toward the next campaign, with ambitions clearly aligned with climbing higher in the standings and reestablishing consistency across domestic competitions.
Looking ahead, the club confirmed that Dejan Stankovic would take over as head coach from the upcoming season, signaling a new era for Spartak. The transition signaled a broader strategic shift inside the organization, aiming to blend continuity with fresh tactical ideas and a renewed emphasis on youth development, recruitment, and long-term stability. Fans and analysts alike watched closely as the leadership outlined a blueprint intended to restore Spartak’s status among Russia’s elite and to compete vigorously in national and European contexts where the club has historically laid down strong footprints.
On the broader stage of the Russian Premier League (RPL), the championship race unfolded decisively in the final round. Zenit, Dynamo Moscow, and Krasnodar were the central figures in the title race, culminating in Zenit clinching the title with a 2-1 victory over Rostov in the final game of the season, reaching 57 points. Dynamo Moscow secured second place after a 1-0 win against their rivals, underscoring the competitiveness of the league and the margin for error that teams faced throughout the campaign. As the season closed, questions remained about how the league’s top clubs would recalibrate ahead of the next cycle, including Spartak’s strategy for rebuilding and challenging the leading places that defined the championship’s outcomes.
Earlier remarks from Sliskovich had touched on whether there had been external pressure linked to his work in Russia. He acknowledged the intensity that accompanies top-level coaching in the Russian market, where results and public scrutiny are closely scrutinized by fans, media, and club leadership. The narrative surrounding his tenure highlighted the balance coaches must strike between tactical innovation and delivering tangible results within a demanding competitive framework. For Spartak, the focus remained on leveraging the experience gained during transitional periods to build a cohesive squad capable of competing for podium finishes in the near term, while laying groundwork that could sustain performance across multiple seasons.