Practice makes perfect: Russia goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saving the ball during a training session at the Petrovsky Stadium in St Petersburg. — AP
ST PETERSBURG: Russia deserved the criticism they got for their lacklustre performance against Belgium in their Euro 2020 opener, manager Stanislav Cherchesov said, but added the squad were preparing well for their next match against Finland.
Russia lost 3-0 to Belgium on Saturday on home turf in St Petersburg, prompting criticism from fans and pundits.
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