Aleksey Miranchuk on Long Flights for National Team: Accepting the Reality of Distance

Midfielder of Atlanta United and the Russian national team, **[Alexey Miranchuk](https://example.com/tags/15511-aleksej-miranchuk/)**, spoke about the distances he must travel to join the national team. In the upcoming matches, Russia is set to face Iran on October 10 and Bolivia on October 14.

**»Have you gotten used to such a long journey? Are you preparing for the upcoming match? Is there a chance you’ll play?»**
«It’s hard to completely get used to it. I just recognize that it’s a reality, and I take it in stride. As for my participation, I’m ready, but you would need to ask Karpen,» said Miranchuk during a broadcast on Match TV.

Iran’s national team is currently ranked 21st in the FIFA rankings, while Russia sits at 33rd, and Bolivia is in 77th place.