CSKA defender Yaroslav Dyblenko spoke about the preparation for the derby against Spartak.
— Yesterday CSKA beat Torpedo devastatingly. This victory was the first in regular time since February 3. What positive results of the match can be noted?
— Before that, the matches were with teams that had already played with the mood, as in the playoffs. There were tough matches with very strong teams, so it came to overtimes, shootouts. Yesterday we broke through, we did everything we could. A lot of goals is a joy for the fans. We expected to win in regular time.
— Nevertheless, in the end they gave the opponent to bring a little closer. What is the reason for this?
— These goals were curious. Do not take them seriously into account.
— There are only three matches until the end of the regular season. After defeating teams with such different styles of play as Lokomotiv and Torpedo, who is more dangerous in the playoffs?
— It will be harder to play with everyone now. We definitely don't choose an opponent, no matter who we play with. We have our own tasks and they need to be solved.
— Spartak is ahead, which is fighting for the playoffs to the last. What will this derby be like?
— Tomorrow a primed for victory team will come out against us, which is ready to die on the ice. They want to get into the playoffs, they are ready to fight. Tomorrow will be a very difficult match to prepare for.
— Is there an additional difficulty in motivation when you are 100% in the playoffs, and the opponent clings to the top eight?
— We are professionals, we are also tuning in. You can't just go out and play hockey if you're already in the playoffs. Everyone has their own personal tasks and team tasks. No one canceled points in the standings, you need to be as high as possible. We need to show our strength, improve our game before the playoffs. Then there will be no time to do it.
