The head coach of the Russian national team Valery Karpin spoke about the state of the team’s defender Fyodor Kudryashov after his own goal in the final round match of the 2022 World Cup qualifying tournament against the Croatian team. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
The specialist said that he spoke with Kudryashov by phone and learned that his mood had improved. “What he wanted to do in that episode is understandable, but he could not do, because both of his back muscles contracted. Remained on crutches, ”he stressed.
Kudryashov’s own goal was the only goal scored in the final round of selection for the 2022 World Cup. The victory allowed the Croatian national team to overtake the Russians and take first place in Group H.
The Russian national team will continue to fight for the right to play at the World Championship in play-offs. The Russian national team will play in the first round with the Poles on March 24. In case of victory, Karpin’s team will have to compete for access to the world championship with the best in the pair Sweden – Czech Republic.
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