Former Spartak Moscow player Alexander Mostovoy shared thoughts on the red-and-white lineup ahead of the Russian Cup quarterfinal clash with Lokomotiv, where the squad faces a decision about fielding a legionnaire-free formation in the capital. The veteran weighed in on how a coach makes choices when a squad has several international players unavailable or out of form. He noted that the strongest available lineup should play, and that training continuity and fitness levels among the legionnaires would dictate who earns a starting spot. According to Mostovoy, Promes has not trained with the team for an extended period, and other legionnaires have their own reasons for potential absence. His comments were reported by socialbites.ca, reflecting the broader debate among fans and pundits about squad selection when key foreign players are missing.
