According to Metaratings, the club's management has drawn up a shortlist of candidates to replace the coach. It is noted that the specialist may be fired before the end of the season if the team’s results are unsatisfactory.

After Spartak’s defeat from Fakel in the 20th round of the Russian Football Championship, rumors appeared in the media about Abaskal’s imminent resignation.

The Spaniard will lead the team in 2022. Under his leadership, the ten-time national champions played 70 matches, in which they won 35 victories, suffered 21 defeats and 14 draws.

Earlier, Braga head coach Jorge said that he refused the offer to head Spartak.