Akinfeev's former replacement admitted to alcohol problems and attempted suicide

Former CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Sergei Chepchugov confessed to problems with alcohol and attempted suicide. His words are quoted by “Championship.com”.

Chepchugov said that it was difficult for him to be in the role of the eternal replacement of Igor Akinfeev, as well as to train every day, knowing that he would not be able to play in the match. “I had to turn to my favorite drink in order to relieve myself. The coaches smelled, but turned a blind eye to it. I could get drunk and the next day I could train calmly, ”he said.