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Spartak Unveils Coach Juan Carlos Carcedo With Balance-First Game Plan

The club points to a trophy-laden stint at Pafos, with readiness to take the job in Russia central to the choice.

Overview

  • Carcedo was appointed on January 5 and formally introduced in Moscow, signing a contract through summer 2028.
  • He says Spartak must dominate by fixing the balance between attack and defense, using adaptable systems with a typical back four.
  • Former interim Vadim Romanov remains on the staff, joined by assistant Sebastián Corona, fitness coach Sergio Cobo, and goalkeeper coach Ignacio García.
  • Sporting director Francis Cagigao cites Carcedo’s record, his availability given the political climate, and their prior collaboration at Arsenal.
  • The coach left Pafos after league and cup titles despite the club’s Champions League campaign, received good-luck wishes from Unai Emery, and inherits a side currently sixth in the RPL.