Vyacheslav Butsayev: “At some point today, we forgot that the game consists not only of attack, but also defense.”

14.09.2019


Vyacheslav Butsayev, head coach of Neftekhimik:

- First of all, I would like to congratulate Avtomobilist and to thank our fans. Today was a great atmosphere. They really supported us - it was seen and heard throughout the game.

Somehow we forgot that we must play all 60 minutes. Avtomobilist scored goals because of our mistakes, and, of course, they have the best percentage of power play. Although we also played well today, but as it says, fortune smiles upon the strongest.


- Are you going to congratulate Rafael Bikmullin on his first hat-trick in the KHL?

- Well, of course, it is always nice to score 3 goals in one game. Nevertheless, it is better to win not to put someone in a bad mood.

I do not know about the puck at all. As you know, smart puck made its debut. That is why it is not easy to get the puck after the game.


- You have mostly young players on the ice, such as Poryadin, Bikmullin and so on. What about more experienced players like Atyushov?

- Why we did not include him in the team roster? He played all the games, with the exception of today's game. We decided to give another defender a chance to play. Only best players deserve to be on the ice. Other teams do the same – it is not a secret. Some players look good, some not. 

- And what about Kerby Rychel? He is not in a good physical condition, is he?

- He received a working visa only yesterday. This is the reason why we did not include him in the team’s roster. I think that in the next games you will definitely see him on the ice.

 

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