Alexander Mostovoy Critiques Spartak’s Post-Resumption Form and Injury Woes
Alexander Mostovoy, a former player for Celta and the Russian national team, offered his take on Moscow Spartak’s latest results after the Russian Premier League resumed. He noted that the red-whites have collected four points from three games, signaling some early rough edges as the campaign reopens.
Mostovoy observed that there are matches when the ball simply refuses to go in the net. He said Spartak has slowed its pace a touch, and while the club generates significant noise around itself, the team remains far from the championship picture. He also suggested that the spark around Spartak and Zenit is fading somewhat, hinting at a shift in expectations among fans and pundits alike.
Speaking on the issue of injuries, Mostovoy stressed that Quincy Promes’ absence is a major problem for Spartak. He described the winger’s layoff as especially painful given Promes’ role as a frequent top scorer. The injury comes at a tough time, as Promes will miss at least three to four matches. This setback is felt not only by the player but by the squad as a whole, depriving Spartak of a key offensive option and leadership on the pitch.
Looking ahead, Spartak is preparing for a crucial cup tie tomorrow, April 4, when the red-whites travel to Yekaterinburg to face Ural in the second leg of the Russian Cup semi-final. The first leg finished in a 1-1 draw, leaving everything to play for in what promises to be a tightly contested clash.
At the midway point of the season, Spartak has tallied 41 points across 21 matchdays and sits in third place in the Russian Premier League standings. Zenit St. Petersburg continues to pace the table with 51 points, while Rostov sits second with 44 points, creating ongoing drama at the top of the table as the title race unfolds.
Earlier updates highlighted that Promes would be sidelined for two to three weeks due to a calf injury, a development that has added to Spartak’s recent challenges on the road back to the top of Russian football. The team now faces the task of adapting to his absence while still pushing for a strong finish in both league and cup competitions. Sources tracking these fixtures and player news reflect the same concerns about squad depth and the impact of missing a leading attacker on the balance of Spartak’s attacking play [Source: sports24].