Former Russian national team striker Dmitry Bulykin commented on Kurban Berdyev’s resignation from the post of head coach at Sochi. Berdyev had taken the helm in November 2022 on a 2.5-year contract, but his tenure lasted only 106 days. Bulykin suggested that the resignation stemmed from an internal clash within the club rather than a routine staffing decision.
“This comes as a surprise. Berdyev was not afforded time to implement his ideas. It seems there was some form of internal conflict. In coaching, results largely determine fate; if results slump, a coach often loses support quickly. I don’t know what Sochi expects this season, but this situation points to a possible breakdown in consensus. They did not soar, yet they did not crash either, making the decision feel puzzling on multiple levels,” Bulykin stated to socialbites.ca. (citation: socialbites.ca)
During Berdyev’s period, Sochi played five matches, recording three defeats and two victories. Following the coach’s departure, Dmitry Khokhlov was appointed as the team’s head coach. Sochi currently sits ninth in the Russian Premier League standings with 31 points after 22 rounds.
Meanwhile, former CSKA stalwart Valery Masalitin offered a point of view on the club’s defensive lineup, suggesting that defender Igor Diveev might be wiser attempting a move abroad rather than linking up with Zenit. (citation: source uncertain)