Karpin Urges Focus Beyond Results in Friendlies

Russia national team head coach Valery Karpin shared his thoughts ahead of the friendly matches against Mali and Nicaragua. This was reported by euro-football.ru reports. states.

According to the specialist, the most important thing in these matches is not the result. Karpin plans to call up all the players who are being trusted and whom the coaching staff wants to see. According to him, unless unforeseen circumstances occur, everyone will arrive for the training camp.

The Russia - Nicaragua match will be held on March 27 at the stadium in Krasnodar. The game against Mali will take place on March 31 in St. Petersburg.

Recall that the Russian national team has been excluded from international competitions due to a decision by FIFA and UEFA.