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Russia not getting carried away
Russia face Croatia in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with the hosts President Vladimir Putin, coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Friday.
Putin attended Russia's opening day win over Saudi Arabia It is said that it was destined for Sochi for the quarter-final tie.
Cherchesov, however, said "He has been calling me, he called" me before and after the (last) game with Spain, "Cherchesov said. "
Saturday's match is a huge one for Russia, who did not reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, although it was the Soviet Union got there in 1966.
The hosts are underdogs against a Croatia side that beat Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland in the group stages before overcoming Denmark on penalties in the round of 16.
They are hoping to have Alan
"It was a shame to win the game." such a player in the first game, "he said. "He missed training session the day before yesterday and today he is training. We'll see if I can allow him to play from the first minute. I am preparing for him, that is all I can tell you. "
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