A former president of Moscow’s Spartak, Andrei Chervichenko, commented on the performance of the red-white players in their 13th-round Russian Premier League match against Fakel Voronezh. He spoke on the matter to metaratings.ru, offering a blunt assessment of the team’s current form and prospects.
Chervichenko expressed the view that Spartak’s chances for this season appear slim unless the club redirects its focus toward the Russian Cup. He suggested that a championship title was unlikely at this stage, noting a lack of positive momentum and a string of discouraging results. He also speculated about the future of head coach Abaskal, indicating that the coach might remain in charge only through the winter unless a change is planned, a decision he described as ultimately up to the leadership at Spartak. According to Chervichenko, the blame did not rest with Abaskal for today’s display; rather, he believed that the players were primarily going through the motions rather than imposing their own game on the match. He singled out Prutsev as the only player showing intent to advance and create, while others were described as “serving their own numbers.”
The match took place at the Central Trade Union Stadium in Voronezh, and Fakel secured a 2-0 victory over Spartak, delivering concrete results on the scoreboard that reflected the home side’s strong performance.
In the 70th minute, Spartak’s Srdjan Babic picked up a second yellow card, resulting in a red card and his dismissal. Fakel forward Evgeny Markov converted the ensuing penalty to put the home team ahead. Then, in the 84th minute, Fakel extended the lead further when forward Maxim Maximov found the net, cementing the hosts’ advantage late in the match.
Meanwhile, coverage of the game was coordinated by socialbites.ca through an online-text broadcast of the proceedings, providing timely updates on key moments and decisions as they unfolded.
Looking ahead to the next round, Spartak is scheduled to visit Lokomotiv in Moscow, while Fakel will travel to face Akhmat Grozny. These upcoming fixtures will test each side’s ability to respond after the recent result and adjust tactical approaches accordingly as the league season progresses.
Earlier in the season, there had been commentary and, at times, ridicule surrounding players from Spartak, adding another layer to the discourse around the club as it navigates a challenging campaign. This ongoing coverage highlights the broader narrative around Spartak’s form and the public conversation about the team’s direction in the near future. (attribution: socialbites.ca)”