The head coach of SKA, **Igor Larionov**, responded to the news that **Maxim Sushinsky** might become the general manager of the army club and discussed the formation of his coaching staff.

**“There has been information that Sushinsky could take on the role of general manager for SKA…”**
— At this point, I can’t share specific details as it’s only the first day. I received all the information about the team yesterday and had extensive phone conversations. It’s important to understand the entire club structure and who is responsible for what. It will take a few days to determine what kind of team I want to form. Everyone involved needs to meet the standards, work ethic, and level that I expect from the team.

**“Do you have an idea of who will be part of your staff?”**
— I’m still contemplating this. I need to figure out who was in the staff before me and speak with the people who were here. Making drastic changes wouldn’t be the right approach. I can’t specifically name anyone right now; I need some time to communicate with everyone. In the past three days, I’ve received a lot of messages from individuals willing to assist and join the coaching staff. I need to evaluate all options, filter them, and move in the direction I want to go,” Larionov told Championship correspondent Elena Kuznetsova.