On Saturday, the eve of the match of the European Championship qualifying round against Moldova, the Russian team had a final training session, which was held at the stadium “Arena Opening” in Tushino. Upon completion of a class head coach of Russia Fabio Capello and captain Vasili Berezutski answered questions from journalists.
In contrast to the Friday practice, which did not take part 11 players starting lineup meeting against Sweden on Saturday opted almost all wards Capello.
There was no only midfielder Oleg Shatov having little damage. In addition, forward Alexander Kokorin and midfielder Dmitry Kombarov after a workout separated from the group and made a run around the field under the supervision of physical training coach Massimo Neri as their partners engaged in the work with the ball.
15 minutes after the start of the training Alexander Kokorin left the field, and some time later in the locker room and proceeded Dmitry Kombarov. The team trained for a total of about an hour, then Capello and defender Vasili Berezutski arrived at the hall for press conferences. The first questions answered footballer.
– What do you know about the national team of Moldova?
– In the evening we will view the game and your opponent also analyze. I know some players from the national team of Moldova, which act in the Russian league – Gatskana, Armash, Pikuschaka. On the other is not yet very familiar, but we’ll see, analyze their game.
– Given the new regulations, our team is easier to leave the group, than quit. How do you feel about such conversations and could comment on the new rules?
– First you need to get to the championship of Europe, to learn how to change the situation of the the fact that the composition of the final part of the participants expanded to 24 teams. In any case, in Europe remained weak teams, and we respect every opponent. Task has become easier, it is, but let’s talk about the regulations when feasible task.
– Agree, those among the favorites, lose points, and it is beneficial to us?
– For some teams it became easier, because now two of them are directly fall to the European Championships, and the third goes to the qualification. When, in the final part of 16 teams acted, often it was a pity that the strong teams do not get, though deserve it. In general, I am for the new regulations.
– As the experience of the stadium “The opening of the Arena”, which will host the game?
– I was at the opening of the arena. This is the best stadium in Russia at the moment. Lawn in good condition. Off the field Bowl stadium looks just fine, and the stands to watch the game nicely. I am glad that we have come such qualitative arena.
– After the match in the Swedish media reported that Fabio Capello allegedly swearing at the players in the locker room …
– I was at that press conference, where to ask this question. There was an interpreter who translated the strange things, knew neither Russian nor English. We do not even discuss it as a team.
coach Fabio Capello, the first thing asked about the health of the players who were not engaged with the group.
– Alexander Kokorin and Dmitry Kombarov at the pre-match training session worked individually and Oleg Shatov was not. How are they doing?
– Shatov on Saturday returns to Peter and the team will not be able to help. Dmitry Kombarov in the afternoon to join the “Spartacus” and Alexander Kokorin remain in the first team.
– Why is that?
– Problems with muscle injuries, and the guys will be restored. Nothing serious, but they can not take part in the game with Moldova.
– Kerzhakov will enter the field from the first minute to the challenges that exist in the national team?
– Such a possibility exists, but I can take a decision only on Sunday morning.
– What do you think about the national team of Moldova and think about the new regulations?
– It is easy to talk about entering the European Championship from the group only when the results achieved. Now it is difficult to draw conclusions about the new rules. As for the opponent, we studied it well, and ready for the match. Today’ll see a video of their games, the team is better acquainted. I will explain to the children how to play, and on Sunday they are 100 percent willing to come out on the field, knowing what to do.
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