Former CSKA Moscow football player Valery Masalitin reacted to the words of Russian national team coach Valery Karpin, who said that he would not invite players over the age of 30 to the team until the ban is over.
“At this time, we must summon the stronger ones. It is understandable if one of the young players showed himself, but you should not call the players for the sake of an invitation. You don’t need to look your age. We have to win the games, today the squad must be the strongest. The whole country will be watching these matches. The worthy must play,” said Masalitin socialbites.ca.
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.
Valery Karpin, former coach of the Russian national team spoke about a possible departure from the national team.