M. Fernandez: Croatia is stronger in composition, but Russia is able to take first place in the group
M. Fernandez: Croatia is stronger in composition, but Russia is able to take first place in the group
CSKA defender Mario Fernandez, who retired from the Russian national team, shared his expectations from the 2022 World Cup qualifier matches with Cyprus and Croatia.
“To begin with, I will say that the game with Cyprus will definitely not be easy. We need to tune in to a difficult duel with Cyprus, and then the time will come to think about a meeting in Croatia, which will be even more difficult. It is very important how the national team will perform as a whole. It is a well-coordinated team game that can bring us the desired result. You need to be united and focused, from the first to the last minute. And I will say it again, the matches will be very difficult, like all the previous ones in this cycle.
It was very difficult with Croatia in September. You have to be humble and acknowledge them more strongly. Croatian players play in stronger leagues and stronger clubs. However, this does not mean at all that the Russian national team cannot achieve a result on the Croatian national team. If Russia plays a great match and manages to implement the game plan. It will be very difficult, but I think there is every chance to take first place in the group, “- quotes Fernandez Bobsoccer.
Tomorrow, November 11, Valery Karpin’s charges will play with the national team of Cyprus, and on November 14, the Russian and Croatian national teams will meet.
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