Former Spartak coach Valery Gladilin weighed in on the moment when Stanislav Cherchesov appeared in the Lokomotiv scarf, followed by a Spartak scarf, during a recent clash between Lokomotiv and Spartak. Gladilin’s remarks were shared as a formal comment that drew attention to the coach’s public signals and audience reaction. His analysis focused on what the scarf swap might reveal about Cherchesov’s current status and intentions as a professional coach. (Source: Valery Gladilin interview)
“Did Cherchesov imply something yesterday with his scarf choices, or was he simply playing to the crowd? He has always been comfortable testing the room with managers who might offer him a role. Lokomotiv, Spartak, or other clubs could see him as a viable option,” Gladilin stated. He framed Cherchesov as a coach who remains a sought candidate, currently without a job and ready to re-enter the coaching ranks. The implication in his view is that Cherchesov may be signaling availability to clubs that could be interested in his expertise. (Source: Valery Gladilin interview)
Spartak and Lokomotiv spent a total of 14 weeks in the Russian Premier League (RPL) season, finishing on 21 points and sharing sixth place in a tightly contested table. In the most recent round, the two sides met and ended the contest in a 1-1 draw. By the midway point of the first half, Spartak had to continue with ten players after Khlusevich was withdrawn from the field due to an issue, altering the balance of the match. Looking ahead, Guillermo Abascal’s Spartak will travel to Rostov, while Lokomotiv is set to host Akhmat in their forthcoming fixture. (Source: match summary and season context)
Earlier reporting noted a potential link between a PSG manager and Spartak, suggesting that the coaching carousel around Europe could bring fresh leadership to the club in the near term. (Source: earlier reporting)