“Fernandez didn’t learn Russian? If the legionnaires play like this, then you can be deaf-and-dumb” – Gusev

Former CSKA midfielder Rolan Gusev told Metaratings.ru that he sees nothing wrong with foreign players not knowing Russian if they play at a high level.

Did Brazilians only know swear words or could they say something in Russian?

– No, then they cursed more. When I left, Wagner seemed to have mastered Russian a little. For them, this is a very difficult language.

– That is, you do not blame Mario Fernandez for the fact that he played in Russia for ten years, including for the national team, but did not master the language?

– I think: when legionnaires play football like Mario Fernandez, you can be deaf and dumb.

– How do you feel about the trend that Brazilians are being given Russian citizenship without waiting for five years of residence?

“For me, this is a moot point. I don’t think it’s entirely wrong,” Gusev said.

Fernandez played for CSKA from 2012 to 2022. As part of the army team, he played more than three hundred matches, becoming a three-time champion of Russia and the owner of the Cup of the country.

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