Sergei Yuran no longer leads Khimki, a club based near Moscow, following a dispute with the investor Tufan Sadigov. The information comes from the Telegram channel FNL with Iliev.
The tension arose after a third round Russian Premier League match in which Khimki conceded a 0 to Rostov and failed to convert a late chance into a result. Reports indicate that the investor grew unhappy because Yuran did not permit his son, Ilya Sadigov, to take the field. The son spent the entire contest on the bench, a decision that apparently sparked friction between the coach and the club’s backers.
Yuran had taken charge of Khimki in the previous season. Under his guidance, the team managed to avert relegation to the First Division, a notable achievement amid a tough campaign. In the playoff round, Khimki defeated Yuran’s former club, SKA-Khabarovsk, sealing a critical survival result for the Moscow Region side.
After four rounds in the current RPL season, Khimki had accumulated seven points, with two wins, a draw, and one loss, placing the club in the upper-mid table. The departure adds to a recent wave of management changes in the league as clubs reassess leadership and on-field strategy in a crowded standings race.
Earlier reports suggested the resignation stemmed from a wider controversy surrounding a match between Khimki, Krylya Sovetov, and Matyunin, which had already generated controversy among fans and media. Observers note that the decision to let go a head coach often reflects a broader set of expectations from ownership, sponsorship partners, and the club’s long-term plans. The situation with Yuran underscores how executive-level disputes can intersect with on-pitch decisions, sometimes accelerating leadership changes that alter a club’s trajectory for the season ahead. The narrative continues to unfold as Khimki navigates the balance between immediate results and the strategic aims of its investors and supporters.