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Russia coach Stanislaw Tschertschessow in the 0-3 against Belgium
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Stanislaw Tschertschessow was in a bad mood after his Russian national team's 3-0 draw against Belgium.
Initially, the 57-year-old complained that the journalists saw him in the online press conference due to corona, but not all journalists.
Then the selected aspects of the questioner did not suit him.
When asked how he viewed the Belgians kneeling as a sign against racism, the former Dynamo Dresden professional replied: “That is not a question that has to do with football. If you have one, provide me with one. ”The Belgians around striker Romelu Lukaku and referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz went on their knees just before kick-off in St. Petersburg. There were then clear whistles and boos from the audience in the Russian arena. However, Russia's head coach did not want to criticize it.
In terms of sport, Tschertschessow is a bit in need of explanation after the uninspired appearance of his team.
With a clear 0: 3, the Sbornaja only had a chance in the early stages, after the first Lukaku goal the Belgians played "dominantly", as Chertschessow put it.
When asked whether the Finns, who were victorious on the first match day, were already under pressure on Wednesday (3 p.m.), the head coach replied: "There is no pressure." The tournament was "not over after the first game".
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