The forward for Zenit St. Petersburg, **[Maxim Glushenkov](https://example.com)**, shared his thoughts on working with the head coach of the Russian national team, **Valery Karpin**.

“We only meet while with the national team. He has his own approach to training, tactics, and a unique perspective on football that sets him apart from other coaches. In our discussions, he tends to speak more while I primarily listen,” Glushenkov stated to RIA Novosti Sport.

In 2025, the Russian national team played eight friendly matches, achieving victories against Grenada (5-0), Zambia (5-0), Belarus (4-1), Qatar (4-1), Iran (2-1), and Bolivia (3-0). The matches against Nigeria (1-1) and Jordan (0-0) ended in draws.