Interim Head CoachAk Barca » Yuri Babenko after the victory over Dynamo Moscow, he told how his team managed to turn the tide of the game, and also spoke about the role Zinetuly Bilyaletdinova at his headquarters.
On Sunday, Ak Bars defeated Dynamo in the KHL Fonbet Championship home game (3:2 OT). During the match, information appeared on the club’s social networks about the appointment of Zinetula Bilyaletdinov to the team’s technical staff. Earlier, Ak Bars left head coach Oleg Znarok, Babenko returned to his position.
“Both teams put in a lot of effort,” Babenko told reporters. — But we worked well in the majority, even if we conceded an unnecessary goal. We won by desire and character. And also thank you to the fans who missed the wins and kept us going.
– How successful were you in rebuilding the team and reorganizing yourself in the role of head coach in the aftermath of Znark’s resignation?
– For now, I only act as a head coach. I was helping Oleg Valerievich to manage the match. Probably, it turned out to be rebuilt, since we won.
– How do you work with Bilyaletdinov, who became your assistant?
– It’s still difficult to analyze, but Zinetula Khaidyarovich is familiar to everyone in the hockey world. It’s a Russian hockey block. I feel his support. He has helped us during the season, but is not yet fully involved in our tactical plans.
After 38 regular season games, Ak Bars has scored 42 points and sits seventh in the Eastern Conference table.
Source : MatchTV

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