“Dmitry has already become European champion, he felt the taste of these victories. It’s difficult for him” – Enbert on the figure skater’s words about motivation

Olympic silver medalist Alexandre Enbert told he understood the skater’s feelings Dmitry Aliyev who lacks motivation.

Earlier, Aliyev said he lacked dynamism and spirit during Russian national competitions.

— We talk a lot about the fact that athletes have dreamed of Olympic medals and medals at the World Championships all their lives. Aliyev is an experienced athlete, he was preparing for international tournaments, he had already become European champion and he felt the taste of these victories. I completely understand that it is difficult for him. I hope that Dima will please us with his skating and find motivation among the spectators and fans who come in large numbers. Internal processes occur in people: sometimes there is more motivation, sometimes less. We talked about motivation even when there were international tournaments, even when there were difficulties in maintaining motivation,” Enbert told .

At the Spartakiad of the Strongest, Aliyev received 88.99 points for the short program, taking eighth place. The men will present their free program on February 17.