Happiness of Zobnin, occupation of goalkeepers with pillows and a flight to Glasgow: how the Russian team is preparing for the match with Scotland

The training of the Russian football team on Wednesday began with a joyful and solemn event - the coaching staff and team players congratulated Roman Zobnin on adding to his family. On the eve of the spouse of Spartak midfielder Ramina gave birth to a daughter. This is the second child of the Zobnins, the couple are already raising their son Robert, his sister, young parents named Regina. This was told by the footballer himself, who said that the coach released him to the hospital.

“Yesterday I went to the theory and turned off the phone, and after 40 minutes they sent photos of my daughter. My wife wrote that everything is fine. After he went to see his relatives for an hour, he saw him, the child was asleep, took an interest in his well-being and his wife's condition. I experience indescribable emotions and feelings. For me, my children are the main victories in life, ”the press service of the Russian team quotes Zobnin.

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The lesson itself was held as usual. The team worked on the field in full force and without restrictions. Particular attention of the journalists was attracted by the training of the goalkeeper workshop. Soslan Dzhanaev, Andrei Lunev and Marino Guillerme, led by Gintaras Stauce, simulated the opponent’s attacks using special airbags and mannequins.

“We're going to Glasgow to win”

After the training, the players answered questions from journalists. Defender George Djikia talked about preparing for an away match with Scotland and the difficulties that the Russians may face.

“We constantly analyze the opponent. For example, yesterday we had a short theoretical lesson with an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. So we know how the Scots act, but in any case we will build on our game, and I don’t think that we will go on to play the second number. Scotland is our main competitor for leaving the group. But we are calmly preparing for the game and know what we will do, ”Jikia began his conversation with reporters.

The captain of Spartak commented on the news that the Scots did not believe in their national team and were rather cool towards it.

“Then let them root for us, if they don’t want for theirs. But seriously, we have a different attitude. We play on the road, and we fully understand that Steve Clark has serious guys in a clip. We are aware of what style of play awaits us, and there can be no underestimation, ”the player said.

In addition, Dzhikia said that the Russian team in the upcoming match faces the maximum challenge.

“We are going to Glasgow only for victory. There is no task to defend on the defensive and think exclusively about a draw. Personally, I am one hundred percent ready both mentally and physically, ”the player explained.

Dzhikia also admitted that he does not try on the role of a player of the basic structure and really made peace with Zenit midfielder Magomed Ozdoev after the conflict in the RPL match.

“Yes, I feel like a player in the national team, but who will play exactly is decided by the coaching staff. Saying today that I will definitely enter the field will be somehow wrong. As for Ozdoev, this is already in the past. Now we are in the same team and together we are moving towards the same goal, ”he said.

In conclusion, the captain of Spartak again congratulated his partner Zobnin on the birth of a child.

“This is a huge event for him. We, too, were pleased that Roma has a replenishment in the family. Most importantly, they wished the child health, and were advised not to stop there. Why not? ”Summed up Jikia.

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Maxim Belyaev and Ruslan Kambolov, who spoke with representatives of the media after, were less talkative. According to the defender of the Tula Arsenal, the Russian team needs to be prepared for the opponent’s aggressive behavior.

“Scotland is a typical representative of British football. That is, they play very hard, at a high pace and mainly on the flanks. Based on this, we are preparing for a large number of canopies in our penalty area. We are working on this in training, ”- said the defender.

The midfielder of Krasnodar agreed with the partner and added that in his opinion it would be important for the Russian team to cope with active pressure.

“It will be very important to quickly feel the game and get used to the atmosphere of the local stadium. But our team is quite experienced. So everything will be fine. Scotland prefers to play fast and on counterattacks. But we are not afraid of anyone, we fly there to dictate our conditions. I hope we succeed, ”said the midfielder.

After lunch, the Russian team left Novogorsk and on a charter flight poisoned in Glasgow. On Thursday, September 5, Cherchesov's team will hold a training session at the local Hampden Park stadium. After the match with Scotland, which will be held on September 6, the Russian team will go to Kaliningrad, where it will begin to prepare for the match with Kazakhstan.