Khokhlov about the match between the Russian national team and Cuba: “For me, such matches are definitely better than not playing at all”

Former Sochi coach Dmitry Khokhlov spoke on the eve of the match between the national teams of Russia and Cuba.

The friendly game between the national teams of Russia and Cuba will take place on November 20 at the 2018 World Cup stadium “Volgograd Arena” and will begin at 19:30 (Moscow time).

— I have no expectations from the match between the Russian national team and Cuba. I just want to see how our team plays. Today there is a lot of talk and criticism of the national team. Many experts say: why do we need a national team and these games? The national team is needed and must live! If in this situation the game is with Cuba, then we are playing with Cuba. There are no other options anymore! For me, such matches are definitely better than not playing at all. Those who say otherwise simply do not understand football.

As for the match with Cuba itself, I don’t want to make any predictions or croak. I would like there to be a victory, and the team’s performance itself would not disappoint. When our team plays well, it’s always pleasant,” Khokhlov was quoted as saying by the Championship.

The live broadcast of the Russia-Cuba meeting on the federal television channel Match TV starts today at 19:00 (Moscow time).