Fabio Capello returned to Russia

The non-appearance of the head coach of the Russian national football team for the first training of the national team occurred due to Fabio Capello's illness, R-Sport reports.

Already on May 25, an Italian specialist will connect with the national team. The first friendly match, in preparation for the championship in Brazil, will hold the Russian team on May 26 against the Slovak national team in St. Petersburg.

On May 24, the Russian team held the third training session at the Streltsov stadium in Moscow. Fabio Capello was not present at the stadium, although it was previously reported that he should be with the team. What is the reason for the delay was not reported. The training was led by Capello assistants - Christian Panucci and Italo Galbeyati.