The departure of Sergei Yuran from the post of head coach at Khimki near Moscow is tied to a controversy surrounding a match between Khimki and Krylya Sovetov and to a wider case involving referee Matyunin. This summary comes from the Telegram channel Mutko vs..
In late April, the two clubs faced each other with Khimki taking a decisive 4-1 victory. According to the refereeing assessment overseen by Ashot Khachaturyants, the head of the Russian Premier League, Matyunin’s review highlighted nine substantial mistakes that benefited Khimki and only one that favored Krylya Sovetov. The source suggests Khimki demanded accountability for everyone connected with the episode, including Yuran.
Yuran had been at the Khimki helm since the previous season, steering the club away from relegation and into a more secure position in the league. In the promotion playoffs, Khimki managed to prevail over Yuran’s former employer, SKA-Khabarovsk, signaling a noteworthy achievement during his tenure.
Following four rounds of the Russian Premier League, the Khimki squad had accumulated seven points, achieving two wins, one draw, and one loss, which placed them seventh in the standings at that moment.
Earlier reports indicated that Khimki had reached an agreement with Nikolai Pisarev to assume the role of head coach, signaling a transition for the club amid the ongoing developments.