It has been announced that Krasnodar’s head coach Vladimir Ivich has parted ways with the club, a development communicated through the club’s official site. The announcement confirms the departure but does not reveal the specific reasons behind the decision, leaving room for speculation among supporters and analysts alike. Ivich had been at the helm as the team navigated a demanding campaign, and the club’s message simply thanks him for his efforts and wishes him success in future endeavors, both on and off the pitch.
Krasnodar currently sits in second place in the Russian Premier League standings, on 39 points. The squad trails the league leaders Zenit by just one point, underscoring the close title race and the competitive balance within the top tier. Fans continue to watch eagerly as the Bulls aim to close the gap in the remaining fixtures of the season.
On March 12, Krasnodar was eliminated from the Russian Cup after a 2-0 defeat at Arena Khimki, a venue located near Moscow. The defeat ended the club’s cup campaign for the season and brought an abrupt halt to their hopes of lifting the trophy in the current cycle, despite earlier progress to the later rounds.
Krasnodar had reached the final of the Russian Cup in the previous season, but the title match ended in a 1-1 draw with CSKA Moscow after regular time. Fedor Chalov gave CSKA the lead with a goal in the 32nd minute, converted from a penalty, while John Cordoba equalized for Krasnodar in the 50th minute. The tie moved to a penalty shootout, where CSKA prevailed 6-5, securing the cup on penalties and continuing their strong cup pedigree.
Earlier in the campaign Ivich had acknowledged that the cup results had not met the club’s expectations, describing the latest exit as not satisfactory and implying there was work to be done to improve future performances. The overall message from Krasnodar officials remains one of continuity and ambition as the team plots its path forward in domestic and European competition in the seasons ahead.