“If such a decision was made, it means that he feels strong. Everything will be fine. Ilya never stopped keeping himself in shape. Especially physical. He is used to maintaining good physical shape. Keeping fit will help him find the right rhythm.
The technical staff will help Ilya to gradually get into this rhythm. We will wait for Kovalchuk’s results. You have to support him and worry,” Bykov said in an interview with “Championship”.
Source: Sport

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