Alexander Eremenko: “Nabokov will be useful to the national team, although I will be a little offended”

The goalkeeper of the Russian national team Alexander Eremenko in an interview with Sport Today tried to formulate thoughts about the arrival of Yevgeny Nabokov. And while he picked up the words, it became clear how upset he was.

- What are your impressions of this match?

- Good ones. A lot of emotions. But the most important thing is that we won. And move on.

- Worried? During the game or before it.

- Not, no so much. I tried to drive away unnecessary thoughts from myself.

- And when did you find out that you will play?

- This morning, on a roll.

“They usually said the day before.” Were you ready for this?

“You know, I'm always getting ready to play.” So it makes no difference to me when I say that I go out on the ice.

- You have played two dry matches in this championship. Who was harder with Italians or Czechs?

- Of course, with the Czechs. Here the significance of the match plays a special role. Today, the price of the game was incredibly high. In case of defeat, the championship ended for us.

- What was the most difficult moment in the match?

- In the first period, no doubt. This is when the Czech striker (Irgl - approx. Ed.) Threw at close range. But the puck fell into my trap.

- Okay to be modest. Probably reacted?

- Well, I just extended my hand.

- Agree, today the defense played perfectly.

- Perfect! Of course! There were no errors.

“And in most of the Czechs could do nothing.”

- I noticed too.

- And you became the best player of the match.

- Yes, and they gave the prize. I honestly did not expect.

- Arrives Eugene Nabokov. What do you think about it?

- How to say something? ..

- Honestly.

- This is a high-class goalkeeper. He will come in handy for the national team. Probably, I will be a little offended, but of course, it will be up to the coaches to decide.

“It will not undermine your confidence?”

- I'm sure of myself. But, of course, no one just comes from the NHL to the national team. He will probably play.

- And in the NHL, for example, there is a tradition - not to change the goalkeeper, who did not miss a single goal.

- Good tradition. But he doesn’t just come. What can I do?

- Who will be the best rival for Russia? Finns or Americans?

- We do not care.

Alexey Shevchenko


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