The Russia national football team has announced their 23-Man squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Russian coach, Stanislav Cherchesov has made his selections as Russia look to overcome poor recent form and shine on home soil.
Russia is surely not the favorites of this World Cup but their hard work and home advantage can prove themselves as one of the best underdogs in the tournament.
It is the 11th time that Saudi Arabia national football team to be performing in the FIFA World Cup and hasn't lifted the trophy yet. Russia is drawn in Group A and will face Uruguay, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Here is the provisional list of players to be included in Russia national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Goal Keepers
1. Igor Akinfeev
2. Vladimir Gabulov
3. Andrey Lunyov
Defenders
4. Vladimir Granat
5. Fyodor Kudryashov
6. Ilya Kutepov
7. Andrei Semyonov
8. Sergei Ignashevich
9. Mario Fernandes
10. Igor Smolnikov
Midfielders
11. Yury Gazinsky
12. Aleksandr Golovin
13. Alan Dzagoev
14. Aleksandr Yerokhin
15. Yuri Zhirkov
16. Daler Kuzyayev
17. Roman Zobnin
18. Aleksandr Samedov
19. Anton Miranchuk
20. Denis Cheryshev
Forwards
21. Artem Dzyuba
22. Aleksei Miranchuk
23. Fyodor Smolov
