Deputy Zhurova said that the RFU should organize a meeting between Artyom Dziuba and Karpin
»Artem Dzyuba and the head coach of the Russian national team Valery Karpin. Her words are quoted by RB Sport.
Zhurova considered that the Russian Football Union (RFU) should organize a meeting between the player and the coach, at which they would settle the conflict. “I think Artyom wants to be a star. The final decision is made by Karpin, but the initiative must also come from Artyom. Karpin will not persuade anyone. There must be a mutual story, “she said.
On November 19, Dzyuba scored a hat-trick in the Russian Premier League (RPL) match against Nizhny Novgorod and set a league record for this indicator. He also came second in the scorer race in the current RPL draw.
The Russian national team was unable to qualify for the 2022 World Cup from first place, losing in the final match of the qualifying tournament in Croatia. Karpin's team will have to fight for a ticket to the world championship through play-offs. Dziuba did not participate in the last matches of the selection, citing poor physical condition.