Erokhin Assesses Russia's Rivals

Midfielder Aleksandr Erokhin of Saint Petersburg's "Zenit" team shared his thoughts on the level of opponents faced in Russia's national team's friendly matches. "The Russian Football Union (RFU) selects opponents based on the opportunities and circumstances available."

"This year, the national team has played against both lower-level teams and high-level, interesting opponents," the player told Metaratings.ru. It is worth noting that in November, the Russian national team, led by Valery Karpin, drew 1-1 with Peru and suffered a 0-2 defeat against the Chilean team.

Since February 2022, the Russian national team has been suspended from participating in international competitions following decisions by FIFA and UEFA.