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Ilya Vorobyov: "We will play against strong opponents"
07.05.2018
Interim head coach of the Russian national team Ilya Vorobyov shared his opinions after the 6:0 victory against Belarus at the 2018 World Championship in Denmark.
Interim head coach of the Russian national team Ilya Vorobyov:
- Let's see what happens. There's no need to get carried away with these large victories.
- You played three matches against weak opponents. What did you learn?
- We told the guys what they need to improve on and how to treat the opponents with a serious attitude.
- This is Russia's best start in history at the World Championship.
- I didn't know that. Write it down for yourselves, but I will forget.
- Does this worry you?
- It makes us more motivated because we will now play Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Sweden, teams which are all strong.
- Was today's first period the toughest at the tournament so far?
- We were a bit tired and Belarus had motivation after losing two consecutive matches. We were lacking freshness and it's difficult to motivate the players when you're winning all of the time.
- What improved after switching Maxim Shalunov's and Ilya Mikheev's lines?
- We made that change in the third period of the game against Austria. We kept it the same today because we liked how they performed.
- Does Maxim Shalunov need a player like Alexander Barabanov next to him?
- If Alexander continues playing so well, any other player needs him.
- He created two chances from nothing.
- He's doing a good job. The tournament is just starting, we continue working.
- Why haven't you made a decision on the players outside of the roster?
- We are continuing to play with this roster.
- Will Ilya Sorokin be registered?
- Yes.
- How is Nikita Gusev feeling?
- His recovery process is improving, but this isn't enough for him to play at this level. We will take it on day to day basis.
- Will Nikita Gusev play against the Czech Republic?
- We'll see how he feels. If he plays before he's ready, there's an injury risk.
- Do you consider Mikhail Grigorenko as a centre forward in this team?
- If all centre forwards will be healthy, Mikhail will move back to the wing.
- How important is it for Russia to play total ice hockey against these opponents?
- It's important to play well. You can call it total ice hockey.
- Who's impressed you more: the Czech Republic or Sweden?
- Both teams are strong, but they play different styles.
- Do you think that the Czech Republic play a more North American style?
- No.
- Who will play between the pipes on Thursday?
- Vasily Koshechkin.
Russian Ice Hockey Federation
Interim head coach of the Russian national team Ilya Vorobyov:
- Let's see what happens. There's no need to get carried away with these large victories.
- You played three matches against weak opponents. What did you learn?
- We told the guys what they need to improve on and how to treat the opponents with a serious attitude.
- This is Russia's best start in history at the World Championship.
- I didn't know that. Write it down for yourselves, but I will forget.
- Does this worry you?
- It makes us more motivated because we will now play Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Sweden, teams which are all strong.
- Was today's first period the toughest at the tournament so far?
- We were a bit tired and Belarus had motivation after losing two consecutive matches. We were lacking freshness and it's difficult to motivate the players when you're winning all of the time.
- What improved after switching Maxim Shalunov's and Ilya Mikheev's lines?
- We made that change in the third period of the game against Austria. We kept it the same today because we liked how they performed.
- Does Maxim Shalunov need a player like Alexander Barabanov next to him?
- If Alexander continues playing so well, any other player needs him.
- He created two chances from nothing.
- He's doing a good job. The tournament is just starting, we continue working.
- Why haven't you made a decision on the players outside of the roster?
- We are continuing to play with this roster.
- Will Ilya Sorokin be registered?
- Yes.
- How is Nikita Gusev feeling?
- His recovery process is improving, but this isn't enough for him to play at this level. We will take it on day to day basis.
- Will Nikita Gusev play against the Czech Republic?
- We'll see how he feels. If he plays before he's ready, there's an injury risk.
- Do you consider Mikhail Grigorenko as a centre forward in this team?
- If all centre forwards will be healthy, Mikhail will move back to the wing.
- How important is it for Russia to play total ice hockey against these opponents?
- It's important to play well. You can call it total ice hockey.
- Who's impressed you more: the Czech Republic or Sweden?
- Both teams are strong, but they play different styles.
- Do you think that the Czech Republic play a more North American style?
- No.
- Who will play between the pipes on Thursday?
- Vasily Koshechkin.
Russian Ice Hockey Federation
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