India, Jan. 29 -- Mohammedan Sporting's investor claimed to have convinced head coach Andrey Chernyshov to stay after the Russian resigned on Wednesday saying he had not been paid for three months. "The coach resigned but we have got him to change his mind," said Dipak Singh, director BunkerHill Sports, the club's investor since 2020.

The former Soviet Union and Russia international though will not be present for Mohammedan Sporting's next two matches, against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday and away to Hyderabad FC on February 8. "He wanted some time off to be with his family," said Singh. Assistant Meharjuddin Wadoo would be in charge, he said.

The players have been assured that the club will start clearing salaries from next week...