Former captain of the Russian national team Andrei Arshavin spoke about the head coach of the national team Valery Karpin. His words are quoted “Sports Express”.
“We will consult Guberniev, we appointed him. Let’s consult and express a common opinion. I think Karpin is a strong coach. There is no other coach in the national team. It works well,” said Arshavin.
Karpin, who became head coach of Rostov in July 2021, led the Russian national team. He initially planned to combine studies with the national team and Rostov, but in early August he announced that he decided to focus on the national team, after which he left the club. After his suspension from the Russian national team, he again began to combine the two positions. The expert’s contract will continue until the end of July 2024.
Under his leadership, the national team managed to qualify for the play-offs in the 2022 World Cup, but could not participate due to suspension.
In March, the Russians played a friendly match with the Serbian national team and won with a score of 4:0. The meeting with the Paraguay national team was cancelled.
Previously was named A condition under which Karpin could remain in the Russian national team.