Football commentator **Denis Kazansky** shared his thoughts on the starting lineup chosen by head coach **Dejan Stankovic** for the Moscow Spartak match in the 14th round of the Russian Premier League, where the red-and-whites were defeated by Krasnodar (1:2).

“It’s the same story again. Stankovic’s starting lineup seems to be formed through some sort of tarot card reading. The fresh ideas only make things worse. Once again, Spartak saved themselves heroically thanks to substitutions, essentially correcting their own mistakes. And those mistakes are fundamental in defense.

Every attack from Krasnodar is a potential goal threat. Not just in terms of readiness, but based on the intensity of expectation. In this backline, it feels like everyone is playing ‘mute’—lacking influence and the desire to take control of the defense. On the other hand, Krasnodar appears much more structured, clear, and logical in their approach. Their strategy and tactics are very much championship quality,” Kazansky expressed in his [telegram channel](https://t.me/deniskazansky/3329).