Psychologist Gushchin said that coach Karpin does not want to be responsible for Dzyuba's absence in the national team 
The psychologist said that the coach does not want to be held responsible for the absence of striker Artem Dziuba in the national team, as he constantly avoids direct answers about him. “He is afraid to tell the truth: that neither Dziuba wants to play in his team, nor he will take Dziuba. Artyom is also cunning. They behave in the same way: you are to blame – no, you are to blame. This is a kindergarten, “Guschin said.
The Russian national team on November 14 lost to Croatia in the final qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup and lost the chances of a direct ticket to the world championship. For reaching the finals of the world championship, Karpin's team will compete in the play-off matches, which will be held in March next year.
At the end of September, Dziuba was included in the expanded list of the Russian national team for the October 2022 World Cup qualification matches. Later, the Zenit striker refused the invitation to the team, citing poor physical condition.