What newcomers do Spartak need? Several positions are in doubt
Nikita Paglazov June 29, 2024, 16:00 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
A centre-forward is on the way, but is anyone else needed? Take your pick!
The transfer market in Russia opened on June 14. Some clubs (for example, Zenit) have already made several high-profile transactions. And some are keeping quiet. Spartak is one of the teams that has not yet made any transfers. The general manager of the Moscow team, Oleg Malyshev, said that one should not expect many purchases from the club.
Oleg Malyshev
Spartak General Director
“There is a general working principle, which is that we do not plan to buy players for the bench who are weaker than those on the team. The task is clear: hire those who will strengthen the staff. I don’t think there will be a hectic transfer campaign. But there will be specific acquisitions for positions that the coach has designated as priorities. These are one or two positions.”
Leading European insider Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Moscow side are close to buying Betis striker Willian Jose. But Spartak still needs to strengthen its position. And we invite you to choose where the club needs newcomers.
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Details about Spartak’s first newcomer:
The former Real Madrid player is almost in Spartak! For Stankovic, an interesting team is being formed
Ranking: For which position does Spartak need a new player?
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Spartak needs a new winger
A problematic situation in Spartak. Quincy Promes is in trouble with the law: it is unlikely that he will help the team next season. Theo Bongonda and Anton Zinkovsky are unstable and Jesús Medina feels insecure on the attacking flank. Therefore, acquiring a winger is an important task for Spartak. Or will Stankovic help Bongonda and Zinkovsky transform?
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Spartak needs a new defensive midfielder
For Spartak fans, the purchase of a defensive midfielder has already become a meme. Every year there is talk of strengthening this position. And every time players are bought from anywhere, but not from the support zone. Yes, the red-and-whites bought, for example, Christopher Martins for the “six” position. But a footballer has a completely different functionality. Ruslan Litvinov, Nail Umyarov and Danil Prutsev cannot be called pure defensive players either. Perhaps sporting director Tomas Amaral should reinforce this aspect.
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Spartak needs a new attacking midfielder
Spartak’s attacking midfielder is a historically important position. He was played at different times by Igor Netto, Fyodor Cherenkov and Egor Titov. In the current lineup, the role of “ten” can be played by Jesús Medina or Mikhail Ignatov. But perhaps a stronger player is still needed to fight for the championship. Spartak usually has problems in positional attack. A strong attacking midfielder can correct the situation.
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Spartak needs a new left back
The media reported that Dejan Stankovic would like to see a left-back in the club. Leon Klassen left the team, Oleg Ryabchuk performed poorly in the first year. And Daniil Khlusevich and Tomas Tavares are right-footed. Spartak considered the option of acquiring Yuri Gorshkov, but general director Oleg Malyshev noted that the club had changed its mind about his purchase. As a result, the former Krylia Sovetov player moved to Zenit. Will Spartak continue to look for a left-back? Or will Stankovych believe in Ryabchuk?
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Spartak needs a new center back
“Spartak” parted ways with Georgiy Dzhikia. The former captain’s contract with the Club has expired. A position in the center of defense became available in the squad. Yes, Spartak has Srdjan Babic, Alexis Duarte, Nikita Chernov and don’t forget Pavel Maslov. But to fight for two titles (RPL and Cup) you need four quality defenders.
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Spartak needs a new player for a different position
Striker Willian Jose is close to joining Spartak. But Alexander Sobolev may leave the team. And Manfred Ugalde has not scored a single goal in the RPL for six months. In this case, the red-and-whites probably need another striker. Or maybe the Muscovites need a number eight who can make a lot of volume and help all over the field? Not everything is clear with the right-back. Daniil Denisov had an uneven season last season, Tomas Tavares is just returning from the centres, and Daniil Khlusevich often played on the left.
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Spartak does not need reinforcements
Is it worth it for Spartak to acquire new players? The team does not lack players. Perhaps Dejan Stankovic will improve the qualities of the current players through training. And Spartak’s management will save money for future purchases.
