In the new season, Lada will have to face more serious resistance from its rivals, said the Togliatti team’s striker Nikita Popugaev .
Last season “Lada” who returned to the top division after the break, reached the KHL playoffs. In the first round of the Gagarin Cup, the Togliatti team lost to Avangard Omsk – 1-4.
— Compared to last year, our cycle has changed, we worked on a slightly different schedule, but the workload has not been lightened. Well done to everyone, they all persevered. Training is an unpleasant, difficult stage where you have to be patient. Everyone already misses the official matches.
— In the first season after returning to the KHL, Lada was able to show good results. But the second year is always considered more difficult…
– Of course, it will be even more difficult. The teams will start listening to us even more seriously. We will prepare for it and take the hit.
— You signed a new contract with Lada. Is this team right for you?
— I am happy with everything in the team. It is enough to play, to prove, to bring benefits and results.
— Are you expecting a new step in your career this season?
— Whenever you have to climb the career ladder, there is no limit to perfection. We have to improve our game every year,” Popugaev told RB Sport.
The new season of the FONBET KHL Championship starts on September 3. “Lada” will play on home ice against “Lokomotiv” on September 5.
“RB Sport”
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