Former head coach of the Russian national volleyball team Vladimir Alekno in an interview with , he said that at the moment he did not feel he was definitely ready to return to his previous job.
The 56-year-old Alekno’s last job was with the Iranian national team, with which he took ninth place at the Tokyo Olympics. In August 2021, the specialist took a break from his career.
Did you miss being a head coach? Ready to come back?
‘If I was ready to come back, I would have already announced it. I had opportunities for this and suggestions. But I repeat that I don’t want to work less than full force, it will be dishonest, I can’t do that. Now I’m not ready.
– That is, this is also why they refused offers to lead the national teams of Turkey and South Korea?
– Yes. And in Russia, I would not have been left without a job if I had given the appropriate call. But I don’t want to deceive anyone.
– What if they were the best teams in the world – Russia, France, Poland, Italy? Are you interested in coming back?
It doesn’t matter where and how to work. Since I don’t feel definitely ready, that means the time hasn’t come yet. Looking at Nikolai Vasilyevich Karpol, I still have everything ahead of me in many decisions. I can’t guess. I can still come back,” Alekno said in an interview with .
Alekno’s titles as a head coach are champion of France, 10 times champion of Russia, 5 times winner of the Champions League, winner of the Club World Championship, Olympics, World League and world Cup.
Source : MatchTV
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