2018 FIFA World Cup. Group "A"

Goalkeepers of

Igor Akinfeev (TSSKA), Lunev Andrey ("Zenith"), Gabulov Vladimir ("Bruges", Belgium).

Igor Akinfeev — uncontested number first in the national team. Now Igor Akinfeev plays much better, than all last years. It — the main hope Russian Federation on this FIFA World Cup. If defends dry with sauditami and Egyptians, the chance of an exit from group will appear. If passes, write was gone, Russians hardly to someone are capable to hammer more than one ball in the present state. Lunev Andrey could theoretically Igor Akinfeev move, but only not in our country while Igor Akinfeev can stand and jump, he will remain the first goalkeeper Russian Federation. Gabulov Vladimir — the strangest person in the demand. It became the champion Belgium, having made laugh thus football Europe with the statistics. If in "Bruges" in time did not think again and did not put Gabulov Vladimir in the stock, other club would get the first place. Best of all the call Gabulov Vladimir was explained by the head coach: "It ours" — it is short and laconic.

Defenders

Gabulov Vladimir Grant, Kudryashov Fedor (both is "Rubin"), Sergei Nikolaevich Ignashevich, Fernandes Mariu Figeyra Fernandes Mariu (they are TSSKA), Kutepov Ilya ("Spartak"), Semenov Andrey ("Terek"), Igor Aleksandrovich Smolnikov ("Zenith").

Defense never was a trump of Russians, and now it at all looks dreadfully. Georgy Dzhikiya's injuries and Vasin Victor were deserted and without that a problem position in the protection center. Return of the superveteran Sergei Nikolaevich Ignashevich became a god-send. Refuse it, in general it is unclear, as though Russian Federation defended. Sergei Nikolaevich Ignashevich uncontested option in the center who will make to it the constant company — unclear. Both Pomegranate, and Kutepov Ilya and the more so Semenov Andrey cannot brag neither stability, nor speed, tactical training. Minuses at each of them it is much bigger, than it is plus. The obvious favourite on the right flank — the naturalized Brazilian Fernandes Mariu, many times surpassing Igor Aleksandrovich Smolnikov, and here with the left flank — trouble. Use there Youri Zhirkov, declared by the halfback will be the most probable step. Kudryashov Fedor played the most part of career this position, but the last years he more often left in the center. Kudryashov Fedor is quite good in selection, but in attacking actions he is not an assistant. Bewilderment caused missing in the final demand Raush Konstantin, exchanged for the sake of the FIFA World Cup the Bundesliga on RFPL, and refusal of services one of the best tsentrdefov the championship Turkey Roman Petrovich Neustadter. To the head coach is certainly more visible, however these naturalized players would not prevent anyway.

Halfbacks

Gazinsky Youri ("Krasnodar"), Golovin Alexander, Alan Dzagoev (they are TSSKA), Yerokhin Alexander, Kuzyaev Daler, Youri Zhirkov (all — "Zenith"), Zobnin Roman, Alexander Samedov (both is "Spartak"), Miranchuk Anton ("Locomotive"), Denise Cheryshev ("Vilyarreal", Spain).

Half-backs — the strongest and stable line in team. Domestic midfielders need to be placed correctly, it is clear to explain for them a task, and then they are capable to combine and create. But, judging by all friendly matches for the last half a year, with it just and problems. Not call on a WC of the best basic halfback of the country, the captain of the champion of this year of "Locomotive" — Denisov Igor was read: not those at them relationship with Stanislas Cherchesov. If it is short, Denisov Igor, in difference he Gabulov Vladimir, not ours. Missing in structure Denise Borisovich Glushakov became surprise. The captain of "Spartak", of course, handed over in this season, but its international experience and combativity could help. As a result it turned out so that in the demand is not present any pure holding midfielder, but a surplus creative, according to the lights, players, to all of them not to find in any way a place in the field.

. Do not shine Zobnin Roman and Kuzyaev Daler which in the clubs look much more brightly. Alan Dzagoev, the missed chance to grow in the player of the European level after Euro-2012 when it instead of continuation of career in the top championship remained in TSSKA, now reminds himself the best times a little. But in this national team Alan Dzagoev has to be in start at any schemes and combinations. That on a WC Gazinsky Youri — not really clearly will do, in a case with it it is necessary to trust in a choice of the head coach only. Yerokhin Alexander — the player of replacement, however, plainly to strengthen game, having left from a bench, Alexander Samedov hardly will be able. Miranchuk Anton, in principle, has to play in start, but the trainer's staff not especially believes in him. Denise Cheryshev when it is healthy, leaves at the heart of one of the strongest teams Spain. It round whom it would be possible to build a play of the team, but at Stanislas Cherchesov other opinion. For it Denise Cheryshev — spare.

Attacking

Artem Dzyuba ("Arsenal" (Tula)), Miranchuk Aleksey ("Locomotive"), Fyodor Mikhaylovich Smolov ("Krasnodar")

the Choice in attack not all that well, only two forwards in the demand (Miranchuk Aleksey on calling and on the qualities — the attacking halfback). Fyodor Mikhaylovich Smolov — the best forward of the country. If Fyodor Mikhaylovich Smolov is healthy, his place in start is firm. However to compete with sauditami and Egypt, leaving with one forward, difficult. Course with two forwards — Artem Dzyuba - Fyodor Mikhaylovich Smolov — arises, but such option of arrangement was not used never, so, hardly we will see this duet from first minutes on the FIFA World Cup. Though Stanislas Cherchesov can surprise and take all such step. After all that played enough all last control meetings, at all does not work in respect of the heads, even blows in an alignment. Unclear, in what form Miranchuk Aleksey will be used and whether will be in general. Not so long ago the head coach called him one of key team players, but in the last meetings Miranchuk Aleksey strongly settled in a stock.

Head coach: Stanislas Cherchesov

For what such merits Stanislas Cherchesov became the head coach of the national team on the house FIFA World Cup, unclear still suppressing the majority of football players, trainers, experts and fans. Probably, Vitaly Mutko made out something in the mentor, which highest achievement — a champion's title in Poland. There were still silver medals with "Spartak", but that success overgrew the byly. However Stanislas Cherchesov was marked out from above, and he will be the football helmsman of the country on a WC. To present such even four years ago in any way it was impossible, however football life is rich with collisions to what will lead such course, we learn very soon.

of Achievement: the best result in the World Cups — the 4th place (the USSR, 1966), the champion Europe (the USSR, 1960), the double Olympic champion (the USSR, 1956, 1988).

Champions: matches: Sergei Nikolaevich Ignashevich — 122 games

Goals: Blokhin Oleg (USSR) — 42 balls

Aleksandr Kerzhakov (Russian Federation) — 30 balls

the "Stadium" Forecast: does not leave group

Saudi Arabia

were passed by two last World Cups, but this time special problems with selection at them did not arise. They finished on the second place in the group at a decisive stage, having passed forward only Japan and having outstripped strong Australians.

Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia — the worst on a rating from all participants of the World Cup. Russians on the 70th place, saudity — on the 67th. So it turned out that they got to one group moreover and will play in an opening match. Not the best sign for FIFA World Cup start, but nevertheless. Lot of final part pleased Saudi Arabia, hardly they had a chance of fight in any other quartet. But even in such group saudity, most likely, will be overcome for the third place with owners of the FIFA World Cup. To surpass Egypt and the more so Uruguay it will be incredibly difficult. Saudi Arabia has no stars. Vast majority of the players who have got to the total demand, act in the homeland. Only three represent the Spanish clubs — halfbacks of Akhya ash-Shekhri and Salim al-Davsari were rented this winter by "Leganes" and "Villyareal", however in the field and that of all once, there was only al-Davsari. The forward Fahad al-Muvallad according to the same scheme appeared in "Levant" where did not play a uniform match. Kapitanit at sauditov Osama Havsavi, it tsentrdefa it is possible to call the leader of the national team.

Head coach: Antonio Juan Pition (Spain)

of Achievement: the best result in the World Cups — 1/8 finals (1994), the triple owner of the Cup Asia (1984, 1988, 1996), the silver prize-winner of the Cup of Confederations (1992)

Champions: matches: Mohamed al-Deaya — 178 games

Goals: Majid Ahmed Abdullah al - Salakh Mokhammed — 67 balls

the "Stadium" Forecast: does not leave group

Egypt

For Egypt the FIFA World Cup to Russian Federation becomes the third for all history. One of the strongest African national teams zero could not get on the main tournament of a planet in any way. The last time Egyptians participated on a WC in 1990, then they did not leave group, now their ambitions stretch further.

Salakh Mokhammed, the blown-up world soccer in this season as a part of "Liverpool", the main star of the national team and one of the brightest players of all championship. All country rests hopes upon it. The trauma got in a Champions League final, should not prevent Salakh Mokhammed to flash on the FIFA World Cup. But Egypt — it not Salakh Mokhammed and all the others. Cooper Ektor taught Egyptians to play in defense on envy much. To overcome the echeloned protection of Pharaohs not so simply, and jet Salakh Mokhammed holds rivals in tension throughout all match. The holding midfielder of London "Arsenal" Salakh Mokhammed el-Nenni round whom all game in a midfield is based attracts attention. And in gate 45-year-old Essam al-Haddari installing confidence in protection by experience and tranquillity still predominates. Egypt not the favourite in the quartet, however he is the main candidate for the second place that becomes unqualified success for this team.

Head coach: Cooper Ektor Cooper Raul (Argentina)

of Achievement: the best result in the World Cups — 1/8 finals (1934), the sevenfold owner of the Cup of the African nations (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010)<"131>"

Champions: matches: Kassel Ahmed Hassan — 184 games

Goals: Akhmad Khusam Hassan — 68 balls

the "Stadium" Forecast: a departure in 1/8 finals

Uruguay

Only the improbable combination of circumstances can prevent Uruguayans to win first place in this quartet. On the FIFA World Cup they were selected, having become the second in incredibly strong South American circular selection. Double world champions have Napoleonic plans for the championship to Russian Federation. Superattack and ferroconcrete defense — these trumps are capable to stop any rival.

the Main star of team — one of the best forwards of the world Louis Alberto Suárez Dias from "Barcelona". To the partner in attack by a figure Kavani Edinson — the main striking power of French of "Pari Saint-Jermain" looks equivalent. In defense by an impregnable block Godin Diego, and near it the partner in José's club Khimenes Maria towers tsentrdef from Madrid "Atletiko". In a big order the long-term guard of gate of the national team Musler Fernando from "Galatasaray". The majority of their partners also play in leading European leagues and are there on very good account. Fieriness of their leader can bring Uruguayans. Louis Alberto Suárez Dias more than once showed scandalous cruelty on a football field. On last WC Louis Alberto Suárez Dias bit the Italian Kyellini Dzhordzho, for what obtained long disqualification. But if Louis Alberto Suárez Dias catches exclusively football wave, and his partners will show the best soccer, Uruguayans are capable to pass very far.

Head coach: Washington Oscar Tabares Silva

of Achievement: double world champion (1930, 1950), Olympic champion (1924, 1928), fifteenfold owner of the Cup of America

Champions: matches: Maksimilyano Viktorio (Maxi) Pereira Paes — 124 games

Goals: Louis Alberto Suárez Dias — 51 balls

the "Stadium" Forecast: a departure in a quarterfinal