“The main thing is to work in a good club with Berdyev. Money has never been the main reason” – Sochi coach Khokhlov

Sochi coach Dmitry Khokhlov told Match TV what influenced his decision to enter the coaching staff of the Sochi team, as well as about the specifics of working with Kurban Berdyev.

Berdyev was appointed head coach of Sochi at the end of December 2022. Khokhlov joined the specialist’s headquarters in January.

– What was the main thing when signing a contract with Sochi? Money? Berdyev?

“Money has never been the main reason. The main thing is to work in a good club with Berdyev.

I and the headquarters do not sit and are not silent, everyone voices ideas. If you do not agree, then you can express your opinion. The final decision is up to the head coach. Berdyev has a lot to learn.

– Did you tell Berdyev that if you receive a serious offer, you will leave Sochi?

– There was a conversation on this topic, it was voiced. But not during the season. Maybe six months later, he won’t like my work. We will decide if we will work together.

– What level should newcomers be to be approved by Khokhlov?

We don’t want to mess up the team. The newcomer must correspond to the level, be above the level of the players who are on the team.

Sochi, after 20 rounds, ranks ninth in the WORLD RPL standings with 28 points.

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