In an interview with Telecomasia.net following the match against Dynamo Moscow (2:1), 25-year-old left midfielder for Lokomotiv Moscow and the Armenia national team, Nair Tiknizyan, shared his thoughts on the type of coach he would like to see leading the national team.
When it comes to selecting a coach for the Armenia national team, I would prefer someone from the new wave of younger coaches who have recently retired as players. We’ve seen successful examples like Raul, van Persie, and Cannavaro. It's not just about specific names; it's more about the coaching model. If we could have someone from that group, it would be a positive change.
Nair Tiknizyan exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
On October 13, 2024, the press service of the Armenia national team announced the departure of Ukrainian coach Oleksandr Petrakov from his position as head coach of the national team. This decision came after the team's defeat at the hands of North Macedonia during the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League group stage.