Four consecutive defeats for CSKA indicate that this season the VTB United League is a very competitive championship; a tough battle is expected in the match between the Army team and Lokomotiv-Kuban, the Krasnodar defender told . Alexander Shcherbenev .
Lokomotiv-Kuban will host CSKA in the VTB United League match on March 10. The meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. (Moscow time). The Rouge et Bleu have lost four consecutive matches in the tournament.
— The Rouge-Bleu have suffered four consecutive defeats. Is this surprising?
– I am surprised. As far as I know, CSKA lost four times in a row for the first time in the history of the United League. It’s a bit unexpected. In all matches, the army team lost in the finals, where they were a bit unlucky. But this point highlights once again that this year we have a very competitive league, the level of competition is very high. Therefore, even such a strong team as CSKA can lose four times.
— The last time Lokomotiv lost to the Army team was in April last year and since then they have not lost to them in four consecutive meetings. What will allow you to continue your winning streak in matches with the army team?
“I think we will have to play tough basketball. Particular attention must be paid to protection. And then play in a quick transition, run, attack and take with youth and enthusiasm. You have to play wisely: the opponent is very serious, he has experienced players and a coach who will punish any mistake. That’s why we are extremely focused on going out and fighting, fighting for victory. There will be a very serious fight. We are playing at home and the support of our fans will certainly help us.
— Jaylen Burford scored his 100th point in the last game. According to the tradition of the Lokomotiv team, those who exchange a hundred must offer a pizza to their comrades. Has Burford ever done this?
– No, I haven’t treated you yet. But we hinted at him about this, so I think that in the near future he will fulfill his duty (laughs), – Shcherbenev told .
In the standings of Group A, CSKA is second, Lokomotiv-Kuban is fourth.
Watch VTB United League matches on TV channels of the Match sub-holding and on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source : MatchTV
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