Attack “Spartacus” Mikhail Maltsev in an interview with , he said that Lokomotiv Yaroslavl was the main contender for the Gagarin Cup this season.
On Monday, Lokomotiv became the first finalist of the tournament, defeating Chelyabinsk Traktor in the semifinals with an aggregate score of 4-0. For the residents of Yaroslavl, this final was the first in 15 years.
— Now watch the Gagarin Cup?
“I’m just monitoring the results.” But I don’t want to watch hockey yet, I’m tired.
—Who do you think is the main contender for the title?
– “Lokomotiv”. The team has a strong defense, a well-built system, all links are smooth, like Metallurg. There are a lot of local actors there, they have been working there for a long time. I think they will win.
– Spartak had a difficult season with Lokomotiv – three defeats in four matches. How to manage Yaroslavl in general?
— With teams like this, you have to score first. Then they will open. And if you miss, they will hold the defense,” Maltsev told .
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