Amir Ghalenoei, the head coach of the Iranian national football team, in the press conference before the friendly match against Russia, stated the importance of this game not only in terms of results but also in preparation for the Asian Cup. He noted that this is the third match between Iran and Russia in recent years, saying: "This match is very important for us as there are only 100 days left until the Asian Cup, and we need to prepare ourselves for this competition."
Testing Tactics in the Match Against Russia
Ghalenoei clarified that the goal of this match is to utilize different players during FIFA dates to determine whether these players fit the quality and tactical ideas of the national team. He added: "Matches like the one against Russia are great opportunities for us to implement our tactical objectives."
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The national team coach also referred to the strength of the Russian team, stating: "Russia is a very good and tactical team. Valery Karpin, the coach of this team, has achieved good results and has shown that he is a capable coach. We also intend to change our style of play in this match and are looking to implement our tactical goals."
National Team's Training Conditions in Kazan
Ghalenoei discussed the training conditions of the national team in Kazan, mentioning that unfortunately, they did not have the opportunity for tactical work in the previous match, but fortunately, they held two tactical training sessions before this game. He emphasized: "We had the time to conduct two very good tactical training sessions, and compared to the previous match, we will be in a better condition in terms of technical and physical readiness."
He also referred to Sardar Azmoun's presence in the national team's camp, saying: "Sardar Azmoun and several other players, including Mehdi Taremi, are key players for the national team. Sardar was not with us in the World Cup, but now we are very happy that he has joined the team again and we hope he regains better physical condition."
In conclusion, Ghalenoei expressed gratitude for the hospitality of Russia and the city of Kazan, stating: "I am honored to have this experience in Russia for the second time. I would like to extend special thanks to the good people of Russia and the officials who are organizing this match. Both in the previous city and in Kazan, they have hosted us very well."
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