Athletistic/Football. Former head coach of the Russian national team Stanislav Cherchesov responded to the scandalous statements of former Spartak midfielder Denis Glushakov. Glushakov claimed that Cherchesov did not include him in the national team for the 2018 World Cup on the orders of the “chief”.

“I read his interview carefully. Not a single last name was mentioned. It irritates me a little, to be honest. If there is a ‘leader’, then name him. Who is- what is this? First of all, he should have understood that I personally called him and told him that he was not on the list, that’s already a big plus.

Naturally, I explained it to him. I said: “Think, I am the head coach. When you become the head coach, then you will understand how decisions are made, according to what criteria.” That’s all. He cannot assume that for one reason or another he did not fulfill the tasks we set for him? After all, he’s a good football player. Deserved. And respected by me. That’s why I called him. And then you read… It’s a bit wrong,” Cherchesov commented in the “Russian Football” program on the “Russia 24” channel.

Recall that Denis Glushakov played for Spartak from July 2013 to July 2019. As a member of the red and white team, he played 172 matches, scored 23 goals and made 10 assists, became champion of Russia and winner of the Russian Super Cup.

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