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Шесть игроков покинули расположение сборной России перед товарищеским матчем с Сирией
Six Players Leave Russian National Team Ahead of Friendly Match with Syria
Background
On September 21, 2022, six players left the Russian national team's training camp ahead of a friendly match against Syria.
The players who departed were:
- Anton Shunin
- Roman Neustädter
- Aleksandr Erokhin
- Fyodor Smolov
- Dmitry Barinov
- Aleksey Miranchuk
Reason for Departure
The Russian Football Union (RFU) announced that the players left the team due to “family circumstances” and “injuries.”
However, some media outlets have speculated that the players may have left the team due to concerns about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Impact on the Team
The departure of six players is a significant blow to the Russian national team ahead of their friendly match against Syria.
The team is already without several key players due to injuries, and the loss of these six players will further weaken their squad.
Reaction from the RFU
The RFU has not commented on the speculation that the players left the team due to concerns about the conflict in Ukraine.
However, the RFU has said that it is “disappointed” that the players have left the team and that it will “continue to support them.”
Conclusion
The departure of six players from the Russian national team is a significant development.
It is unclear why the players left the team, but it is clear that their departure will have a negative impact on the team's preparations for their upcoming match against Syria.