Artem Dzyuba: discussions about national team call-up spark debates

Mikhail Degtyarev commented on the

Mikhail Degtyarev commented on the potential call-up of Artem Dzyuba from "Akron" to the Russian national team, emphasizing the coach's decision-making and the impact of such matches on young talents.

Minister of Sports of Russia Mikhail Degtyarev expressed his views on the possible call-up of the forward from "Akron", Artem Dzyuba, to the national team.

The politician noted that the squad for the match is determined by the head coach, and it's unacceptable to influence his choice through the media. Additionally, international friendly matches provide valuable experience for young athletes.

“And Artem Dzyuba has already earned recognition as an excellent forward and a crowd favorite among fans,” Degtyarev shared.

It's also worth remembering that Dzyuba currently shares the first place with Alexander Kerzhakov for the most goals scored for the Russian national team (30).

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