After Russia – Peru match, players and coaches from both teams criticized the turf at the Gazprom Arena. What happened?

The Gazprom Arena turf became the main focus of the match between Russia and Peru, gathering criticism from both teams. The blame was not on the agronomists, as Karpin’s staff insisted on intensive watering, turning the elite pitch into a muddy mess that almost led to defeat. After the Russia vs. Peru match at the Gazprom Arena on November 12, the discussion revolved around the state of the pitch. The sports department of ‘Fontanka’ delved into what happened to the turf at the Petersburg stadium and whether Sergei Semak should be concerned.