Russia will not play in the next EC tournament.
Valeri Karpin was hired as the head coach of the Russian national team in July 2021. There have been few games during the man’s tenure. PDO
On Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Russian national football team will not qualify for the 2024 European Championship. The information received by the country’s association was received in the team, at least on an official level, as if nothing had happened.
– We have to be ready, even if we don’t get back soon, the head coach of the national team Valery Karpin your line according to Championat.
Karpini was asked if the continuation of the ban got him out of trouble.
– Did you expect something else? I also hoped we could get back, but why fool yourself? The ban continues, no surprises, the man replied.
“Life is like this”
It is not an easy task for Karpin to motivate his players, who get to play training ground matches during the fall, but have to forget their dreams of prestigious tournaments in the sport.
According to the head coach, the players accepted UEFA’s decision “just like the others”.
– No one died, life is like this, Karpin stated and reminded that the doors to the Paris Olympics have not yet been closed to Russia.
– The national team gathers for friendly matches, they have to stay motivated. That’s enough for the players.
The Russian Football Federation has been able to scrape together three international matches for the national team this fall. Kyrgyzstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran have promised to be opponents.
The European Championship, which will be held in less than two years, will be held in Germany. The qualifying groups for the tournament will be drawn on October 9.