“The task of the Russian national team is to take first place in the group and directly enter the world championship.
If there is such a task, then we must win in all games ", - quotes Karpin as saying at the Sport-Express press conference.
The meeting between Russia and Slovakia will take place on October 8 at the Ak Bars Arena stadium in Kazan.
The game starts at 21:45 Moscow time.
Earlier, Karpin shared his expectations from the match with the Slovak national team.