Valery Karpin, coach of the Russian national team, arrived at the training camp of the national team in Novogorsk. telegraph channel side.
The coach came to the training camp right after the match played between Rostov and Khimki in the 20th week of the Russian Premier League (1:0). Many players also started their first training.
The Russian national team will play two friendly matches as part of the preparatory camp. The team will play against Iran in Tehran on March 23 and will play with the Iraqi national team in St. They will meet in St. Petersburg.
Recall that the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided last year to exclude the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from participation in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Previously reportedSpartak defender Georgy Jikia will not be able to play for the Russian national team in March due to his injury. Moreover recognizedIt has been announced that Monaco midfielder Alexander Golovin will not be able to join the national team.