“Karpin took part in major football tournaments twice.

After completing his career, he gained a rich coaching experience.

He worked at Spartak.

When making the decision, we proceeded from the fact that today he is one of the best existing Russian specialists.

“Rostov” plays modern football, ”Dyukov said at a press conference.

He also called Karpin an excellent motivator who knows how to work with young players and knows Russian football well.

“He knows from his own experience what performing at the highest level is when the whole country is watching you.

The main thing is that we saw that Karpin is willing and ready to accept the challenge, "Dyukov said.

On July 23, it was announced that Karpin would become the head coach of the Russian national football team, the contract will be valid until December 31.

The 52-year-old specialist will combine work in the national team and in Rostov, which has been in charge since 2017.

Earlier, Karpin explained why he decided to lead the Russian national football team.