Former defender of KHL clubs Nikita Shchitov told that Alexey Zavarukhin should remain head coach “Tractors “
Zavarukhin became interim head coach of Traktor in October, replacing Anvar Gatiyatulin in the position. During the regular season, he was confirmed in his position until the end of the season.
Under the leadership of Zavarukhin, Traktor finished the regular season of the Fonbet KHL Championship in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. In the Gagarin Cup, the Chelyabinsk team played two rounds, defeating Salavat Yulaev (4-2) and Dynamo Moscow (4-0) in the series. In the semi-final, Traktor lost against Lokomotiv (0-4).
— For Alexei Zavaroukhin, this is the first serious experience as a head coach. It is hardly worth taking into account the short period in Spartak, where he performed his duties for several matches. And then he was completely entrusted with his hometown KHL team. Zavarukhin achieved this. Of course, they helped him get used to it and resist the psychological pressure. He justified the confidence of the leaders and the city.
Traktor showed very good hockey in the playoffs. The team has attracted the attention of fans across the country. Chelyabinsk residents defeated Dynamo Moscow regular season winner Salavat Yulaev.
Yes, it turned out the team was dependent on goaltender Zach Fucale. As soon as he was injured, Traktor could do nothing against Lokomotiv. Although the Chelyabinsk team tried, they gave everything, but even in the last match they failed to score a single goal.
Of course, Zavarukhin deserves to continue working with Traktor. The team showed a decent result. But we will find out what it will actually be in the near future,” Shchitov told .
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Source : MatchTV
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