Kovtun: Barko and Ugalde's departure will hit Spartak

Former "Spartak" player Yuri Kovtun shared his thoughts on the potential departure of Manfred Ugalde and Esekiel Barko from the Moscow club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

According to Kovtun, Barko and Ugalde are key players for the team, and at least one of them should remain at "Spartak." Their departure would be a heavy blow for the club.

The expert also noted that the coaching staff would face difficulties in replacing the leaders. This would require changing the style of play and creating new player connections.

In the current transfer window, "Feyenoord" has shown interest in Ugalde. Barko has been included in the list of players that "Flamengo" could potentially acquire.

Last season, these two players scored a total of 29 goals in the Russian championship. This figure demonstrates how important they are for the team.

Thus, retaining these players is crucial for the future of the "Spartak" club.