The head coach of the national team of Russia Lev Voronin told olympic.ru about the team’s future plans and leadership qualities of Aleksandr Ermakov from Chekhovskie Medvedi.
— The core of the new team is being formed now. Who is ready to become its leader?
— Our captain Sasha Ermakov. He is a person who has to lead the whole team. To show that we have a goal — to win. I am grateful that he went to Iran and held the tournament together with the team even after such an important moment after his child’s birth.
— How would you summarize the results of the trip in three words?
— In three words? To work, work and work (smiling). We saw some things for analysis. We need to make sure that the team won’t repeat mistakes next time. For example, we need to work more on defense actions. Because not all guys are trusted to come out in defense in their clubs, and it is noticeable. Many challenges are ahead, the only question is when to solve it in the conditions of a strict schedule. But when we say that we can be back on the international stage anytime, the team and the coaching staff should be ready for it. And be able to find time for the national team for training.
— When do you plan to gather again?
— We have a new spring window from 5 to 11 of May, added by the International Federation for the national teams last year. The format and line-up of the training session are still unclear, as well as whether there will be matches. And there will be a full-fledged session in summer, — Lev Voronin said.
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