Dzyba foresees no invitation to participate in the Russian national team's June games.
Bonus Time for Dzyuba? Don't Count on It
Artem Dzyuba of "Akron" isn't holding his breath for a spot on the Russian national team for the upcoming June friendly matches. In a candid chat with "Match TV", Dzyuba expressed his doubts, believing that head coach Valery Karpin is likely to favor younger guns.
After a surprising comeback in March, the 36-year-old captain managed to score against Grenada, breaking the national team's scoring record with an impressive 31 goals. His last call-up was back in 2021.
Showing decent form this spring, Dzyuba notched up five goals in eight RPL matches for "Akron". Yet, his realistic outlook points to a slim chance for a new invite, especially with no official matches on the horizon. The Russian national team is geared up for two friendly matches in June - against Nigeria on the 6th (Moscow) and Belarus on the 10th (Minsk).
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Dzyuba's chances of making the cut could hinge on a few factors:
- Performance and Impact: Consistent excellent performances could bolster his case. Scoring crucial goals and making a significant impact in national team matches, like smashing records, could sway the decision-makers[1][4].
- Team Composition and Strategy: The team's current strategy and makeup may impact his selection. If the team prioritizes youth or employs a different approach to games, his chances might diminish.
- Health and Injury Scenarios: Should key players get sidelined by injuries, opportunities may arise for less experienced players like Dzyuba[1].
Given the lack of updates on Dzyuba's current form and any injuries that could prevent him from participating, making a definitive prediction is tricky. His experience and past achievements normally keep him on the radar for national team call-ups.
Ultimately, Dzyuba's chances might depend on a mix of his personal performance, team requirements, and the coaches' tactical decisions.
- Bookmakers might realistically offer long odds for Artem Dzyuba's return to the Russian national team, considering the head coach's preference for younger players and the absence of official matches on the horizon.
- Despite his impressive performance for Akron in the RPL, with five goals in eight matches, Dzyuba's chances of receiving a new invite for the June friendly matches against Nigeria and Belarus might hinge on factors such as team composition, strategy, and health of key players.
- If Dzyuba continues to perform consistently and makes a significant impact in national team matches, bookmakers might consider his inclusion in the Russian squad as a possible outcome.
- Its worth noting that even though Dzyuba's chances of making the cut are slim, his experience and past achievements may still keeping him on the radar for future national team call-ups.
