Head coach Severstal Andrei Kozyrev after the defeat against Spartak, he said that the management of the Cherepovets club continues to work on looking for options to strengthen the squad.
On Thursday, Severstal lost to Spartak in the away match of the FONBET KHL Championship – 1:4.
— The hockey shown by the teams was fast and combinatorial. In the second period we had an opportunity to win the game – the game went until the puck was scored, but we weren’t the ones who scored.
— Why has your team’s performance declined in recent matches?
— In the last matches, we had chances, but the opposing goalkeepers played an excellent game. Physical condition and other factors affect implementation. But it’s good that we create opportunities.
— What is the reason for Ilyin’s absence?
— Technical reason. Ilyin is a young player who has a heavy workload. A person may become tired due to age.
— What happened in the second half of the third period?
— We made a mistake, missed a counter-attack, and then just tried to save the game.
— Are there plans to strengthen the team?
— We are working, it doesn’t stop, management is working. Details will come later.
— What did your team lack to win?
— Maybe there wasn’t enough luck. The skill of the opponent had an effect,” reports the correspondent of , according to Kozyrev’s words.
Severstal scored 30 points in 25 matches and ranks seventh in the Western Conference standings.
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