Oleg Leontyev: «There are some things we need to think about»
17.08.2024
Neftekhimik head coach Oleg Leontyev talks about 1–2 loss against Salavat Yulaev.
– What was good about this game?– There were positive moments. We tested the goalie, there were more than 30 shots. We looked at the game on the pk. We saw good moments in some of the players, shortcomings in others. There are some things we need to think about.
– Why did 3 lines play today?
– When you have more time, you see the players in action more. You can already see what they are capable of. People have played enough, you can see them right away. All against the background of fatigue, against the background of a fast team that played against us. It is very good that we played in three lines today. Our guys also want to get into the team, they want to prove everything. It is good that the opponent played in such a lineup, they tested their players in action.
– Leonid Vaysfeld arrived today, he said: "Why didn't Oleg Yuryevich "divide" the players?" How would you respond to this?
– We know them, we checked them. We know how Mityakin, Zhukenov and Bryukvin play. In principle, they are proven fighters, players of the main team. We will check tomorrow. And so, in my opinion, it is better for the spectators to know about this team for the game in advance.
– How would you rate the way Nikita Rtishchev played?
– Firstly, he needs to get into the team. For now, we want more progress, to see him in the game more. He showed himself well in training, but in games there is more responsibility. If he progresses, he will be on the team.
