Former Spartak Moscow player Maxim Demenko commented on the decision of Valery Karpin not to be called up to the Russian national team over 30 until the ban is lifted.
“I think it would be possible to call age players. However, the coach is responsible for the result. We had problems in previous matches. I think Karpin knows what goal he’s moving towards. Let’s see, it will be interesting to watch.”
Recall that in March 2022, the participation of the Russian national team in international tournaments under the auspices of the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA was suspended.
Therefore, the national team will not take part in the 2024 European Championship qualifying tournament.
Wards of Valery Karpin will play against Iran on March 23. The teams will take the field at 20:00 Moscow time. On March 27, the Russians will hold a meeting with Iraq. Game St. Petersburg will take place.
Former CSKA Moscow football player Valery Masalitin reacted To the words of Russian national team coach Valery Karpin, who said that he will not invite players over 30 to the team until the end of the ban.