Midfielder of “Akron,” Konstantin Maradishvili, shared his thoughts on his relationship with the team’s head coach, Zaura Tedeev. He referenced the comments made by defender Nikita Chernov, who publicly expressed his disappointment that the coach of “Spartak,” Dejan Stankovich, had never spoken to him during their year of working together.

— I would like to thank Zaura Eduardovich. As I’ve come to realize, he is not only a skilled coach but also a genuinely good person. In just a few days, I’ve had one-on-one conversations with him three or four times. He offers support in every aspect. Recently, after a theoretical session, we stayed behind to discuss my positioning and how to act in various situations. I was genuinely touched that he took an interest in how I was settling in Tolyatti and whether I had found an apartment. He helps me with everything! So, a big thank you to him. I’m very happy to be under such a coach. I will work hard and give my all on the field. I also want to express my gratitude to the management of “Akron,” as nothing would have been possible without them.

— Your remarks about Tedeев stand in stark contrast to what Nikita Chernov, your acquaintance from CSKA, told me regarding his communication with Stankovich.
— Yes, I read that. I feel lucky in this regard. Within just a week, I’ve managed to have several in-depth discussions with the head coach. For me, this is extremely important, — said Maradishvili in an exclusive interview with “Championship” reporter Oleg Lysenko.