Demenko: Russia would have a hard time competing with Spain or the

Why it matters

Максим Деменко's analysis of the Russian selection highlights the current challenges facing the national team. Its evaluation highlights the urgent need to face high-level opponents to improve the overall level of the team, especially in view of future international competitions. Absences of key players like Aleksandr Golovin

accentuate this problem, making it difficult to build a competitive team.

Background

Maxim Demenko, a former international football player, expresses his concerns about the current performance of the Russian national team. His experience and analysis of recent matches, especially against Egypt, highlights the team's shortcomings and the need to improve the team's motivation and structure to compete with

nations like Spain and France.

Key points

• Demenko: Russia would have a hard time competing with Spain or the.
• Maxim Demenko believes that Russia is struggling to compete with the best teams (Spain, France) due to a lower overall level, a lack of high-level confrontations and the absence of some key players.
• Максим Деменко remains central to Сборная России's plans.

Former Russian player Maxim Demenko delivered his analysis of the current state of the Russian selection in an interview with the media Championat. According to him, Russia would find it difficult to stand up to teams like Spain or France if they met today.

“We watched the game against Egypt — they are a qualified team for the World Cup, but we didn't have some players,” Demenko explained, highlighting the impact of absences and the variability of motivation across matches. For him, the commitment is not the same according to the opponent: "If we played against France, the boys would take it differently, there would be more emotions."

Demenko points to a structural problem: the Russian selection essentially plays against teams of a lower level, which limits the tests against the best nations. He also mentions the return at times of regular players like Aleksandr Golovin, who, when they are present, strengthen the collective: "Before, when all the internationals came — Golovin and other players — the squad was stronger."

Asked about the words of "Valeriy Georgievich" (name cited by Demenko), the former footballer validates the importance of the attitude: "I think Valeriy Georgievich is right to say that he is first satisfied with the attitude of the players towards the selection. However, in terms of results and level, Demenko remains lucid:" If we look at the results, today it would be difficult to compete with Spain or France. "

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He nevertheless recalls the notable performance of the 2018 World Cup: “I remember the 2018 World Cup — so we eliminated Spain in the round of 16, it showed that we can play against everyone.” But, he adds, Russia remains far from the current global cadors: "It is clear that currently we are still struggling to reach the level of

Portugal, France, Brazil or Argentina. ”

Despite this observation, Demenko remains optimistic about the players' commitment: "In any case, the boys would undoubtedly fight."

This exchange highlights the challenges facing the Russian selection: lack of high-level confrontations, management of the workforce and the need for a more constant base to return to the level of the best European and world nations. Maxim Demenko, since his

observations, calls for more regular awareness and confrontations to gauge and raise the level of Russia.

Credits: interview of Maxim Demenko with the correspondent Ksenia Filatova for Championat.

What's next

In the future, the Russian team will have to consider friendly matches against leading teams to raise its level of play. Feedback from experienced players could also play a crucial role in preparing the team for future competitions. Maxim Demenko pointed out that player engagement could change in the face of opponents like France, which could influence future selections and strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What did Maxim Demenko say about the Russian selection?

Maxim Demenko said Russia would struggle to compete with teams like Spain or France.

Why does Demenko think Russia is in trouble?

Demenko points out that the Russian selection mainly plays against teams of a lower level, which limits the tests against the best nations.

Who confirmed the importance of the players' attitude?

Maxim Demenko validated the importance of the players' attitude towards the selection, referring to a comment by 'Valeriy Georgievich'.

What are the absences mentioned by Demenko?

Demenko mentioned that some player absences, like Aleksandr Golovin, impact the strength of the team.

What event was recalled by Demenko to illustrate a notable performance?

Demenko recalled Russia's performance at the 2018 World Cup.

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