Moscow Head Coach CSKA Sergei Fedorov said that Russian hockey has been suspended from international competitions for seven years, so it is time to rethink the position of power in the world.
The Red-Blues lost 2-5 to Ak Bars Kazan on Friday in the KHL opener.
– Did the late exit from the holidays help relieve the team?
– Ak Bars’ actions were clearer. Sometimes it felt like we were playing the eighth game of the Gagarin Cup final. Late or early holiday exit… This team has not played in the final for the last two years, before that it had long seasons. It was a normal vacation for us.
– Are there fears that due to the situation with Ivan Fedotov, sanctions will be taken against the league, the club and our hockey?
– Certainly not the answer to such a difficult question. Many are involved in this. One thing I can say for sure: everyone’s got to wake up a long time ago. There is a NAME, the world has changed a long time ago. 99% of the statements relate to the agreement, the Commonwealth. It will not arrive. I didn’t say it. That’s what the most responsible people in our country say. Football was suspended for 10 years, hockey for seven years. We need to wake up and understand what realities we live in and who is running our country. Us or someone else from outside? Here is an emotional response.
– When will Ibragimov play? Is there a search for a foreign defender?
“I won’t tell you about the legionnaire. Ibragimov had his stitches removed yesterday. There are several workouts – a week and a half to get in shape. He’s ready for a full workout, we’re waiting for him.
– How would you rate Fedotov’s game?
I liked Ivan. Having missed much of his professional career, he played well. I know where Vanya would be if he hadn’t missed the season. But we have what we have. Moving on, not without mistakes. However, they were minimal. It’s easy to fix. We look to the future with optimism, – reports the correspondent of the words of Fedorov.
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