“I don’t know why I don’t sing the Russian anthem. But I sing “Valera”. Not everyone is happy with Karpin after Cuba
November 20, 2023, 22:50 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
He also named the team’s top three games in 2023.
The Russian team organized a real celebration in Volgograd! Valery Karpin’s team defeated Cuba in a friendly match 8:0. What did the coach say in the press conference after the match?
Satisfaction with the performance of the Russian team
– Not everyone is happy. I didn’t like the ending of the first part. We scored the third goal, but we didn’t like the ending.
About a possible match with the Media League team
– I haven’t changed my mind. Kenya is approximately at the same level as Cuba. It was 2:2. Today we played as we should, but we played 8-0. The Cuban team cannot be defeated. It depends not only on the level of the opponent, but also on the level of resistance.
What did Pinyaev say about the missed penalty?
“I didn’t say anything to Pinyaev.” Well, he didn’t score…and he didn’t score.
Russia – Cuba – 8:0
Photo: RIA Novosti
About the debut of Chernikov and Krivtsov.
– Good. They did their first training sessions with us. It is clear that some things are new. The level of the opponent influences. It is one thing to play against Cameroon and another thing to play against Cuba.
About the three main matches of the Russian national team in 2023
— Match of the year in terms of dedication? Cameroon. Top 3? Iran, Cameroon and Iraq or Cuba.
On the grass of the Volgograd stadium
— There was concern about the state of the grass. But the field survived two halves. There can be no complaints.
Russia – Cuba – 8:0
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, “Championship”
About the song in your honor.
—Did the song at the end confuse me? I think it’s unnecessary to point fingers at someone. Valera, Vasya, someone else. It is a mistake to focus on this. It is better to focus on the entire team. Do I still know the songs of Aphrodite? I don’t know any more Aphrodite songs.
Why don’t you sing the Russian anthem?
– Don’t know. Everyone knows the words. Me too. Some sing, others don’t. But I sing Valera-Valera.
How the Russian team put on a show in Volgograd:
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The Russian team trampled Cuba – 8:0! But one goal was not enough to repeat the record
