The head coach of the Russian national team, Valery Karpin, commented on the refusal of the forward of St. Petersburg Zenit Artem Dzyuba to play for the national team. His words are quoted by “Championship.com”.
“I wrote to him:“ In touch? ” He replied: “Yes, in touch.” I say: “In a week we will give the final list. Are you ready?” – “No, I’m not ready, I need to get in shape.” – “Okay, good”, – the coach announced the dialogue with the forward. Karpin said that in the club the footballer receives a salary for performances, and in the national team he has no leverage on the player.
Earlier on October 13, Karpin admitted that he could again call Dziuba to the Russian national team. He noted that he will invite a football player if necessary and his desire.
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.
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