“In Spain, no one even knows who Abascal is” – Mostovoy

Former player of the Russian national team Alexander Mostovoy told RB Sport that he does not consider the merit of coach Guillermo Abascal to be Spartak in the top three in the RPL.

In the match of the 29th round, Spartak played a draw at home with PARI NN (0:0). The team is in third place, one point behind second-placed CSKA.

– A draw with PARI NN will definitely not affect Abaskal’s future in any way, he signed a crazy contract, he would not have earned that kind of money anywhere else, – says Mostovoy. – In Spain or other countries, no one would have paid him that much, especially since in Spain no one even knows who it is. As for the performances this season, I immediately said that with such a line-up and budget, they should be in the top three. That’s where Spartak is now.

– It turns out that Abascal is well done?

– No. Without Abascal, Spartak will also be in the top three. What’s the difference? If they told me that Abaskal came to Fakel and took third place, then I would have answered: “Really! Tree sticks! He must have come up with something new in football.” He did not come to Fakel, Ural or Khimki.

– With Spartak, would anyone become third?

Well, not any. Normal football man. And not with Spartak, but with this squad.

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