“Russia will be returned anyway. In one or two years, but they will return.” Karpin currently at the helm of the national team
Nikita Paglazov September 2, 2024, 20:05 Moscow time
The Russian coach spoke about Sobolev’s transfer, the history with Glushenkov and the upcoming rivals in Southeast Asia.
Valery Karpin spoke to reporters on the eve of a trip to Southeast Asia, where the national team will play against Vietnam and Thailand. The head coach of the Russian national team not only answered questions about the upcoming matches, but also touched on a number of important topics. He even made an optimistic forecast for Russian football in the future.
More information about our rivals:
The regional hegemon and a team with a Czech goalkeeper. Who will Russia play in September?
On how he came to the national team.
— We arrived from Rostov to Moscow by bus. 13 and a half hours by bus.
– Are you tired? – What do you think?
On the match with Vietnam
— I would like them to beat Vietnam without any questions. Night flight, playing in humidity and congestion, the pitch is not of the best quality. But this does not absolve us of responsibility. We play with those who can play with us. There are not many teams that are free.
Valery Karpin
Photo by: RFU
On whether Russia will adapt to Vietnam and Thailand
“I can see the eyes of the boys who want to play for the national team. So far, so good. As for the opponents, I can’t convey it with my fingers or words. We will show the video and tell the players. Do you think we will adapt to Vietnam or Thailand? We won’t.
On when the Russian national team will return to official matches
— The benefit of the national team and of the matches is the same: to meet, to understand what the coaching staff wants. It is clear that neither Serbia nor Cameroon. But stewing in their own juice is not an option either. I have a clear understanding of why we are playing. They will return to us anyway. [через] One or two years, but they will be back. Europe 2028? Maybe, maybe not.
On rumours of a conflict with Glushenkov.
— I would like to see Glushenkov in the national team. There can be no conflict between me and the player. This is another level. It may be a complaint, but it is definitely not a conflict. Also, I did not see that Glushenkov did not want to come on as a substitute.
History of misunderstandings:
“It is from these problems that his character crystallizes.” The story of the conflict between Glushenkov and Karpin.
Who should become the leader of the Russian team?
— Let’s see in the game who will take on the burden of leadership. We have many players. Any one of them must bear the burden.
About Sobolev’s transfer to Zenit
— It’s good that Sobolev has decided to join the team. If he plays well, he could be in the national team.
—Do you find anything in common with Dziuba’s transition? – Just the fact that it was a transfer from Spartak to Zenit. I don’t know how it was handled.
On whether Dzyuba will be allowed to do internships if he becomes a coach
— It is unlikely that the national team will teach you. It is difficult to learn anything here. But if you ask, there is no problem.
Artyom Dzyuba
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, “Championship”
About the match between the Russian national team and the foreign national team of the RPL
— There are many nuances in the match against a foreign team from the RPL. Do you think that Rostov will release its players? In order to get injured? Do all other teams need this? The idea is great.
On the level of refereeing in the RPL
— What do you think of Dmitry Andreev’s comments on refereeing? – Everyone is talking about this. He spoke emotionally. Why do you ask me if the referees are not disqualified, but those who speak are? Mistakes are repeated. The question is not for me. The level of refereeing does not correspond to the level of the teams. What is worse or better, I do not know. Maybe our referees are great, but our players are not.
Thoughts on the upcoming matches:
Why does the Russian national team even need matches against Thailand and Vietnam?
