Former USSR national team player warns Russia after crushing victory over Cyprus

Former USSR national team midfielder Yuri Gavrilov commented on the crushing victory of the Russian team over Cyprus in the qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup. His words are quoted by “RB Sport”.

“If we don’t play with this garbage, then what’s next in general? The main thing for our team is not to put our pants in front of Croatia. If so, we will lose one hundred percent there, ”the football player warned the team. He added that the Russians should not play for a draw in the match against Croatia, as the opponent could turn the game around and win.

On November 11, the Russian national team won a crushing victory over Cyprus. Russian footballers sent six unanswered goals into the opponent’s goal.

Valery Karpin’s team leads in Group H before the final round of the qualifying tournament. On November 14, the Russians will have an away match with the Croats, who are in second place in the group table, two points behind. A win or draw will allow the Russian team to qualify directly for the 2022 World Cup.

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