Goalkeeping coach of the Russian national football team Vitaly Kafanov commented on the non-admission of the Russian team to Euro 2024 and named the young Russian goalkeeper, who in his talent is close to the CSKA goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev .
On Tuesday, the Russian national team, by decision of UEFA, was suspended from the draw for the qualifying tournament for the European Championship 2024, which will be held on October 9 in Frankfurt.
– We weren’t allowed at the World Cup, now at the Euro. Hard?
“What can we say here?” It’s sad that they treat us like that, don’t let us play. I take it negatively. Should I give up because we can be retired for 5 years or more? Look for the positive in every situation. We must use this time so that it is not wasted. Play something, watch the players.
– Do you see a goalkeeper with Akinfeev’s potential now?
– Perhaps, with great diligence and desire, it is Matvey Safonov. But people like Igor are born every few decades,” Kafanov told reporters.
Safonov is 23 years old, he played 7 games in the Russian national team. Akinfeev, 36, retired from the national team in 2018 with 111 appearances and a bronze medal at Euro 2008.
Source : MatchTV
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