Today we saw a slightly updated Spartak. Not only did Guillermo Abascal give a rest to many of the main players, he also changed the scheme. I admit that through this match the Spaniard was preparing for a meeting with Lokomotiv in the RPL. I only wonder why Quincy Promes played the whole match – doesn’t he need a rest?

In general, the model with three central defenders justified itself. Although “Torch” is not the team by which you can determine the reliability of the defense, the defensive line of “Spartak” looked good. For the entire match, the opponent was allowed to create only two chances.

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I believe that the arrival of Miha Mevli will help the Red-Whites solve problems in defense. Of course, it is too early to say anything now, but there are prerequisites for this. The Slovenian is adapted to our league and plays best in the top three. So let’s see what decisions Abascal will make in the future.

I do not rule out that Spartak will also play with Lokomotiv according to this scheme. Today, the “red-whites” put up three defenders against a far from the strongest team, which means that it was not an empty whim. It was important for them to play this model.

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In this scenario, it will be very important who will take positions on the flanks. Rybus, after his deliveries, will probably sit down for some time, but there are Khlusevich, Klassen, Denisov is also able to play on the edge. As for the problems in the center, the loss of Maslov should not cause many problems for Abaskal. He has Nikita Chernov, who plays often this season.