2023-10-24 14:17:53
The Spartak team got a mustachioed coach, just like they wanted.
Guillermo Abascal / Photo: © Mikhail Zimin / Match TV
Spartak head coach Guillermo Abascal is trying with all his might to correct the unenviable situation in his club. Classical methods help every now and then, but the gap from first place grows. But the Spaniard came up with a new way, which, in his opinion, should definitely work – he grew a mustache!
Will it help?
Looks like Ted Lasso
In an updated image, Guillermo appeared before the public on October 22, when his Spartak hosted Pari NN. A thick red mustache stood out clearly in the image of the Spaniard. Apparently, they brought good luck: the Muscovites won with a score of 2:0.
After the game, the coach commented on the change in image. According to him, mustaches have nothing to do with superstitions.
— Did I grow a mustache for luck? No. You might say it has been updated. This is how new ideas come,” Abaskal said on Match TV.
Guillermo Abascal / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Alexey Filippov
The mentor’s image was also noticed within the team itself. Spartak midfielder Ruslan Litvinov compared Abaskal to the character of the famous television series Ted Lasso, who is famous for his thick mustache. The footballer also noted that facial hair suits the Spaniard.
Trolling amid rumors
There were some ironic analogies. Recently, Spartak has been wooing Stanislav Cherchesov, who supposedly should replace Guillermo Abascal. The Russian coach is known for his “mustache of hope” – according to fans, it helped Salamych lead the team to the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup. Maybe Abaskal decided to follow the example of his older comrade?
This version, in particular, is supported by Match TV commentator Konstantin Genich. At the same time, he believes that the Spaniard is simply trolling the public amid rumors of dismissal.
— Everyone around is saying that Cherchesov can lead Spartak, so he decided to joke like that. “If you wanted a mustachioed coach, please.” It certainly looks very funny. Perhaps he was inspired by Ted Lasso, but I sincerely believe in the first version of trolling,” Genich told Match TV.
Do you have to prove it?
Of course, Abaskal is far from Cherchesov. Salamych wore a mustache in his youth, but it only made him famous in the Russian national team at the 2018 World Cup. Before that there were Spartak, Zhemchuzhina, Terek, Amkar, Dynamo Moscow and Legia. Does Guillermo agree to work in Grozny and Perm for the sake of recognition of his mustache?
Stanislav Cherchesov / Photo: © RIA Novosti / Igor Kataev
For now, the Spaniard is not thinking regarding it. His task before the winter break in the MIR RPL is to win the six remaining matches. If such a scenario is realized, then Spartak will strengthen its position in the top three, and talk regarding Abaskal’s dismissal will subside.
But if nothing works out, then Guillermo will have to look for work in Sochi or Grozny. Or move to Warsaw altogether. We must prove that the “mustache of hope” did not grow in vain!
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