Italian journalist Corriere della Sport Massimiliano Martini spoke about the work of his compatriot coach Fabio Capello at the head of the Russian national team.
“Unfortunately, the relationship between the Russian team and Fabio Capello did not work out. The Italian failed in Russia.
As for the game, it was obvious how bored and restrained Russian players were, afraid of making mistakes. I’m sorry, but sometimes, since the time of Capello, the players of the Russian national team looked like they had done their best and came out on the field in wet shorts. From now on it’s a cowardly game and unsatisfactory results,” he said. sports24.
Capello managed the Russian national team from 2012 to 2015. Under his leadership, the national team managed to win a ticket to the 2014 World Cup. He became the highest paid tournament coach in Brazil. As part of the group stage, the Russians left the World Cup, drawing twice and losing once. He received a record penalty of 930 million rubles when he was fired in 2015.
Recall that since March 2022, the Russian team has not participated in international tournaments.
Previously In the RFU, he made a statement after meeting with UEFA representatives, who discussed the admission of the Russians..
Source: Gazeta
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