Valery Karpin, the head coach of the Russian national team, evaluated the level of the upcoming opponent Cameroon national team and explained how the players were preparing for the match. His words guide the way “Sports Express”.
“The difference is in the level of the players. Many football players play in good championships in Europe. The level is higher than the Asian teams. I can put Cameroon on the same level as Iran. This is one of the strongest teams we have played with. “We prepared for them in the same way as other opponents,” the expert said .
The friendly match between Russia and Cameroon will be played at the VTB Arena in Moscow on October 12. The match starts at 19.00 Moscow time. On October 16, Karpin’s team will play against Kenya. The match will be played at the Titanic Mardan Stadium, located on the grounds of an elite hotel in Antalya, Turkey.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs in all competitions controlled by these organizations in the spring of 2022.
Previously Karpin reportedHe said that the leader of the Russian national team will not play against Cameroon.