“They will be distracted - they will go home”: Cherchesov on the motivation of the players of the national team, poker Komlichenko and five power in the RPL

- How satisfied are you with the current roster. Is it possible to say that the list includes all those whom you wanted to see at this meeting?

- In general, yes. The Russian Championship started, some teams managed to play in the Russian Cup. So we see all our candidates in business and analyze their game. It is important to understand that the upcoming rivals are different in style. So we take those who meet the given requirements.

- And what can you say about the fact that you, in fact, refused some players by giving them to the youth team?

- On the youth team, we have repeatedly explained everything, but I can repeat it - if we do not plan to use the player, do not touch him. And if a football player brings more benefit to the second team, he goes to help her.

- Speech about Fedor Chalov?

- And about him, and about many others. There are guys who play, prove themselves. But you need to consider those things that I mentioned above.

- Can you still explain how Fyodor Chalov is inferior to Artyom Dziuba?

- Dziuba is the captain of the team, and for us he is better than Chalov. I see no reason to decipher it.

- Artyom recently celebrated his birthday. Somehow congratulated him? Maybe they made some valuable gift?

- I will not give him anything other than a call to the national team. But the message sent, yes. In our team, this is generally accepted.

“We hope Sobolev will continue in the same vein”

- Tell me honestly, were there any hesitations regarding this or that candidate?

- We have no doubt ever. That's because we clearly know who and why we are calling. We assemble a team that will play with one or another opponent, specifically for him.

- And what exactly did you decide to procure for matches with Scotland and Kazakhstan?

- Probably, revealing secrets will be very reckless. Opponents also prepare for the games and probably read the Russian press. I can only say that the coaching staff has changed in both teams, so surprises are not ruled out.

- By the way, what about British visas? Did you manage to make them for all football players?

- They did even with a margin. Now there are 50 of them. We went to this consciously, realizing that there is still time before the games, and one of the guys may be injured or not come for other reasons. We must be prepared for such force majeure, so we were reinsured, made an extended list and provided all potential candidates with the necessary papers.

“Will you name at least one last name?” Who did you make a visa with an eye on the nearest reserve?

- Well, for example, goalkeeper Belenov. In general, we did not have any questions regarding goalkeepers. Yes, perhaps we would have turned to Shunin, but as we all know, Anton was injured and will not be able to help in the coming matches.

- But it doesn’t bother you that Dzhanaev, as well as Fedor Kudryashov, are now performing in Sochi. Does the fact that their current club is the main outsider of the championship affect the morale of the players?

- I personally talked with Fedor a few days after he returned to the RPL. He explained to him his vision of the game and pointed out some errors. Already in the next match he was one of the best on the field. As for my attitude regarding their choice. We cannot influence such decisions. Our task is only to support them and observe.

- Roman Neustedter is now trying his strength in Russia. What can you say about his transfer to Dynamo?

- To the fact that he returned and stands for Dynamo, I am calm. Most importantly, he has a team and constant playing practice. But we would be happy to follow him in Fenerbahçe, Mainz or Wolfsburg.

Yes, where Roman is now playing with Khokhlov, we will not use it, but if necessary we will move it. So this is a significant plus. With us he is still the central defender. By the way, therefore, the team does not have Yegor Sorokin.

- By the way, why did you abandon the Rubin players at all?

- We did not refuse anyone, just this time decided so.

- The absence of Alexander Sobolev on the list also draws attention. He is the top scorer of the RPL, does such a player really need a national team?

- Not. Everything has its time. Man has just begun to show his qualities. We hope to continue in the same vein.

“Let's see how Komlichenko absorbed the investment in it”

- Let's talk about the players playing in the European championships. How do you evaluate the form of Alexander Golovin?

- There were just two matches. But we saw everything. It’s too early to talk about Sasha’s progress, a new team is going there. Let's see in what condition he will come to us.

- Tell me honestly, the poker that the forward (Nikolai Komlichenko. - RT ) on the eve of poker in the Czech championship influenced your final choice?

“No, it's not poker.” Yes, this is an extra bonus, but we had it at that training camp. So we try to be consistent, we give him a chance to gain a foothold in the composition. Let's see how he absorbed everything that we invested in him the previous time. So this collection will be largely fundamental.

- And Vyacheslav Karavaev?

- Now he is in good shape. I missed the last gathering because of the wedding, now we will see what condition he is in. The situation is similar to Komlichenko.

- By the way, the club future of these players is in doubt. Don't you think that transfer uncertainty will distract them?

“I don't think so.” They will be distracted - they will go home.

- Do you follow Denis Cheryshev?

- And I follow, and communicate with him. He managed to play in friendly matches, but has not yet been included in the official. On the other hand, the championship in Spain has just begun. The main thing is that he is in good shape, both psychological and physical.

“The championship started with a fight”

- In the 7th round of the RPL, you chose to visit Ufa and witnessed the first defeat of Zenit in the season. Explain why your meeting was not attracted by the “Krasnodar” and “Locomotive”?

- I went there with certain thoughts and goals. Once flew, then it was so necessary. And who plays in Krasnodar? Only Petrov? There was no point in flying to Loko, I live ten minutes from the stadium and I see them constantly. As for Zenit, I’ll say this, you don’t always fly to look at someone you like, on the contrary, you are convinced that you justly don’t like it.

- According to the results of seven rounds in the championship of Russia for the first time in a long time, five-power was established. Is it important for you as the head coach of the national team?

- The championship has started, there is a struggle. But we understand that everything can change at any moment. The main thing is that when I come to football, I see what I need and interesting. I'm not talking about some kind of emotional component, but what is important for any coach.