Kyrgyzstan – Russia – 1: 2, friendly match of national teams, comments by Valery Karpin, Sobolev and Komlichenko, observations
The Russian team returned with a victory. In a friendly match, which was the first for our players in November last year, Valery Karpin’s team easily defeated Kyrgyzstan. And after the match, the head coach and some of the players answered questions from journalists.
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The head coach of the national team spoke at a press conference. Below are his words.
Valery Karpin
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, Championship
About the national team of Kyrgyzstan
– I have to follow my team. I liked Kyrgyzstan. Play fast forward.
Will there be a match review? An additional meeting for this is not planned. We’ll figure it out at the next meeting.
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About the mood and composition
– There is no critical mood. Many things were not received. As they said before the game, it was important to look at the players at this level. So there was a review. Many newcomers: some better, some worse. Happy with this view. The game has some bugs. This is clear.
On criticism of the national team
— Critics? They were, are and will be. Would you play 6:0? They would say: “Who did you beat?” It was the same with Cyprus. Our task was visible, immediate. Remember what national team matches are. By the names of all the elected I will not.
About Safonov, who was the only one who played the entire match
– Why Safonov was not replaced? This is the decision of Vitaly Vitalievich (Kafanova, goalkeeping coach. — Approx. “Championship”). No questions for him.
Team matches expected
– We with Kyrgyzstan three days ago did not have the equipment, whether it will correspond or not. Future matches? Let’s play with the existing one. No one – we will not play.
On a possible transition to AFC
– I don’t look at him. I prefer not to fill my head with things that personally do not grow from me. At the moment, nothing is clear.
Sobolev got high from the game for the national team and appreciated the big victory
The striker played the infection in the first half and was replaced at half-time. Sobolev scored a goal from the penalty spot. That’s what he said.
Alexander Sobolev
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, Championship
About the match with Kyrgyzstan
– Super, I liked everything. A full stadium, albeit a small one. The lawn is not the best quality, but it remains in the background. Today is a holiday in the city, in the country, so only positive emotions.
On the importance of victory
– The result was not needed today. Just gathered, met – a holiday. We didn’t even look at the results today.
On the emotions of playing for the national team
– the best emotions from playing for the national team. It’s cool because you represent your country. Yes, in friendly matches, but you are in the national team – for me, it’s a thrill.
Komlichenko joked about the connection with Utkin and the victory
Nikolay replaced Sobolev at half-time, and in the second half he had a scoring chance, which he did not convert. But he was noted as an assistant to a partner in Rostov Daniil Utkin, who scored the winning goal. Komlichenko’s word.
Nikolai Komlichenko
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, Championship
About the atmosphere at the stadium in Bishkek and as a result
— The atmosphere was great, we met well in Bishkek. Thanks to all the patients.
Can a draw be called a failure? Don’t know. As they say, if my grandmother had (laughs)…
About the game of the Russian team and their emotions
– Regarding the game: he showed the best and beautiful football, amazing performance. I know that we can, but, unfortunately, for some it did not work out. It’s good that it’s checked. I think everyone has something to work on.
Am I satisfied? If he had scored, it would have been better.
About the connection with Utkin
– It turns out that the connection with Utkin is working again. Now, at the international level, no one can oppose anything (laughs).
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About the quality of the field
– The field is not of the best quality, but the opponent played on the same field. This cannot be an excuse today.
About criticism
What would you say to critics? the goal is to show a more productive game. I understand all the fans. Will be working.