Former goalkeeper, veteran of Moscow “Spartak” and the USSR national team Anzor Kavazashvili commented on the refusal of the forward of St. Petersburg “Zenith” Artem Dziuba to come to the Russian team. His phrase is quoted by Eurostavka.ru.
“The fact that Dziuba refused is a demonstration that he wants [тренеру сборной Валерию] Karpin defeat. Dziuba crap us with his refusal. He’s just mocking, ”Kavazashvili described. He added that he will raise the issue of punishment for the striker before the leadership of the ethics committee of the Russian Football Union, since “his behavior is unacceptable.”
Dziuba’s refusal to play for the Russian national team became known on September 21. The forward said that he did not want to let the team down and take someone else’s place, as he did not get in optimal shape. Prior to that, the footballer was included in the expanded list of the Russian national team for the team’s October matches as part of the 2022 World Cup qualifying tournament.
In the October selection matches, the Russian national team beat Slovakia and Slovenia. Following the results of eight rounds, Karpin’s team became the leader of Group H, gaining 19 points and overtaking Croatia.
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