Sochi is also a top club.” Melkadze told how he reacted to the transition of coach Fedotov to CSKA

Sochi striker Georgy Melkadze told how he perceived the departure of coach Vladimir Fedotov to CSKA.

In the 2021/22 season, FC Sochi, under the leadership of Fedotov, won the RPL silver.

– He gave a good result in Sochi, the best in all seasons. So they understood that he would leave, RB Sport quoted Melkadze as saying.

– When it became known that he would head CSKA, how did you react?

– I’m happy for him. He went for a promotion. I hope everything works out for him. It’s a challenge. First top club Although, judging by the result, Sochi is also a top club. He has all the qualities to achieve a result. The coaching staff is good.

– What qualities of Fedotov are remembered most of all?

– He is calm. He has no emotional decisions, emotional replacements. All decisions are thoughtful and calm. He is a good tactician. Before the match, we had theories for 30-40 minutes. This has never happened before in my career. Plus – the atmosphere and motivation. Even when we beat Rubin 6-1, we scored the last three goals from the 80th to the 90th minute. All this thanks to his words. During the break, he asked not to stop, to continue playing his football. And the team did it.