Russia defender Danil Krugovoy commented on Maxim Glushenkov not being called up to the national team. In remarks cited in the headline, Krugovoy said Russia played "minus one person" against Nigeria and asked whom Glushenkov is showing his grievances to and what he has achieved. He also said Russia will reach the World Cup while Glushenkov will not be called up, and asked what Glushenkov will do then.