Before the match “AK Bars” — S.K.A. as part of Russian KHL coach’s Fonbet Championship Vladimir Krikunov in an interview with a correspondent, he explained why the first link of Kazan did not play well.
Prior to the match against SKA, Kazan lost three games in a row.
“Ak Bars has brought together masters who must deliver results,” Krikunov believes. – But to understand what is the reason for the failures of Kazan, you need to dig deeper into the team. Well, Shipachev couldn’t have forgotten how to play a few months after leaving Dynamo Moscow.
– But it is clear that Shipachev and Radulov do not play in the same bond. Why?
— We can see that Znarok originally planned to make a strong three. But they don’t have “chemistry” with Radulov. Alexander is fundamentally an individual. The player is cool, he is now Ak Bars’ top scorer. And Shipa likes to organize the whole trio. So that the actors find a mutual understanding and, as I say, “sing”. And then something does not sing.
– So, we have to separate Radulov and Shipachev into different links?
– So Oleg already tried. I see: he tried to put Petrov in Shipachev, and Galiev, and Kagarlitsky … It seems to me that the reason here is related to psychology, and not skill. Well, they couldn’t forget how to play.
– What does your coaching instinct tell you – Does Znark still have credibility?
– It is clear that the coach is responsible for everything. No matter how badly things go with the players, the coach has to be responsible for it. Because on the composition side, Ak Bars is doing well. But Kazan has always been a specific team. You won’t take it all at once and you won’t understand it.
– Today Ak Bars has a match with SKA. What are the chances of Znarka’s team?
– SKA is in perfect condition, it is a well organized team. After leaving for the Far East, the army team had already withdrawn, Dynamo Minsk had already been defeated at home. Therefore, the match will be interesting. I expect a fierce fight.
– If Znarok loses again, can he be eliminated?
— No, it’s still SKA, not Neftekhimik. Everyone loses to the Petersburgers this season. But I don’t think Ak Bars will go down in a game with them. It is not necessary to configure players for such meetings. They will come together and be fully mobilized. That’s what matches against leaders are for – your team is one hundred percent ready for such matches.
SKA confidently leads the overall KHL Championship standings, Ak Bars is eighth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Source : MatchTV
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