Russian goalkeeper “PSG » Matvey Safonov In an interview with , he spoke about the importance of the friendly match between the Russian national team and Vietnam.
Valery Karpin’s team went to a friendly tournament in Vietnam in September. In Hanoi on September 5, the Russians beat the Vietnamese team 3-0; the match against the Thai national team on September 7 was canceled due to a typhoon.
— Does the national team need such matches, given the difficulties that accompanied it?
“I said straight away that I needed a match. I want to get playing time. I don’t want to speculate whether the national team needs matches. Who cares? Why is it not necessary? If the public and the RFU are interested, then matches are necessary.
— You were expected to play a full match against Thailand. Was it the club’s wish that you could play against stronger opponents? Or was it the decision of the national team’s technical staff?
— I don’t think that the coaches of the Russian national team should consult so closely with the club headquarters. I came to the national team and I will do everything that is expected of me. For me, it is wrong to raise the issue of any privilege. I don’t think that the club said anything to the national team, “Safonov told .
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