Putting puzzles together

Transfer off-season is sluggish, if the "bombs" are exploding, small and infrequent. The explanation for this phenomenon is clear.: the international market is half closed, team resources are sharply differentiated (they, who can afford, already allowed and re-signed according to the principle “they don’t look for good from good”), the market of domestic players is scraped along the bottom. But, generally, there is movement: the grands refresh the squares, there's a draft from major league "A", and even whole projects are being started to reach a new level.

clear, that it is still too early to make a definitive diagnosis (and who will put it before the end of next season?), but in general the picture is more or less clear. Let's see, who and how was staffed and what can count on.

1. "Zenit-Kazan"

Christenson-Rukavishnikov; Mikhailov-Klets; Volkov, Derulo, Surmachevsky, Labinsky; Volvich, Kononov, Scherbynyn, Romanovsky; Fedorov, Chanchikov.

Equipment 100%.

Main crossing: Kirill Klets. Seen, that the diagonal was taken "for growth". Will Kirill be able to replace Mikhailov in the future?? Anyway, one of the league's top scorers squared is epic. Kazan can afford.

Main question: and if you have to play with Rukavishnikov? Eugene - qualified, experienced bunch, but still not top tier. However, to find a competitor to Mike today is a utopia. The second conditional "Poroshin", wishing to sit under an American, simply no, therefore, we are dealing with an inevitable and rational compromise. If Christenson is ok, no questions. If suddenly something (pah-pah-pah) - it will be interesting.

Trend: Kazan begins to actively pull up its pupils: already played Kononov, Fedorov, Labinsky, Romanovsky appeared. For the club, able to buy almost anyone, this is a positive trend.

What to expect: for the championship.

2. "Dynamo" Moscow

Pankov-Sventickis; Sokolov-Shkulyavichus; The forest, Semyshev, Bogdan, Kastylenka; Vlasov, Likhosherstov, Belogortsev, bug; Kerminen, Rams.

Equipment: 100%.

the main thing: quite rare case, when the club retains its entire roster. This has a lot of benefits and a few questions.. The pros are obvious: smooth, powerful composition, excellent teamwork, understanding.

Main question: motivation. To return to Olympus, leaders need to pull something new out of themselves, grow. This is true for Pankov, Semysheva, Vlasova, Belogortseva. Add in a familiar environment, in the comfort zone, quite difficult. Sokolov, The forest, It will be difficult for Likhosherstov to surprise with something, gotta keep your level, which is sometimes more difficult. Even more difficult for the “eternal” spare Chesu, Shkulyavichus, Baranov. Separately stands Denis Bogdan, who's stuck in rotation, let's call it so. Generally, internal stress points possible.

Trend: in Moscow they are betting on the "dynasty".

What to expect: podium and fight for the championship.

3. «Lokomotiv»

Abayev-Tisevich; Kazachenkov – ?; Savin, Kurbanov, Atanasov, Kostadinov; Lyzik, Kurkaev, Brazhnyuk, Vishnyakov; Martynyuk, Melkozerov.

Equipment: 95%

the main thing: "Locomotive" "cleaned" the ranks, vacating many age positions. Replenishment at the expense of their pupils plus legionnaire Martin Atanasov, well known to the head coach. Separately, I would like to note the transition of Melkozerov, who finally emerged from under Grebennikov and will get playing time.

Main question: who will be the second diagonal? This is an important position, given the age of Kazachenkov and the fact, that only a year plays diagonally. Yes, talent and power, but at decisive moments there is still not enough composure and experience. If you set big goals, need someone with a certain weight in the world of volleyball. There is a free place for a foreigner, his, perhaps, and looking for. The problem is, that the market is quite limited.

Trend: in Novosibirsk systematically go their own way, relying on their own reserves and trying to point-wise strengthen "on the side".

What to expect: on a pedestal.

4. "Zenit" St.-Petersburg

Kovalev-Kobzar, Poletaev-Zheleznyakov; The gossip, Anderson, Voronkov, Titi?; Yakovlev, Kosmin, Ananiev, Safonov; Grebennikov, Krivytchenko.

Equipment: 99%

the main thing: having quenched the main transfer appetites in previous years, now Zenit has rotated the second tier quite modestly for itself. By the names the team did not become stronger, but potentially everything can only benefit. The same Titic is unlikely to get a lot of playing time, but can add team spirit, what sometimes Peter lacked. At all, three from ASK - a kind of assessment of last year's successes of Nizhny Novgorod.

Main question: will Poletaev be able to play a full season. With and without him are two completely different stories..

Trend: in St. Petersburg they are trying to find a balance, calculate the formula for success. All individual elements seem to be, not enough glue.

What to expect: on a pedestal.

5. "Belogorye"

Poroshin-Chekmizov; Al-Khachdadi-Podrebinkin; Tyetyukhin, Emma Bunton, Masliev, ?; Zabolotnikov, Worms, Tsepkov, ?; Bragin, Meek.

Equipment: 80%

the main thing: Belogorye retained its leaders, but the decisive word is not said. Two vacancies are open in the outfield and center. Taking into account the level of departed players, in Belgorod they expect to close positions not just with surnames, but names. For the center, this is not so relevant., but a competitive finisher is simply necessary.

Main question: properly, who will be paired with Tetyukhin? There is a label for a legionnaire, but who will go to Belgorod today, albeit conditional? Russian players of the required level have long been dismantled, there are actually very few of them..

Trend: new generation of "Belogorye" rises to the wing, but the resource to reach the former level is still a bit lacking.

What to expect: bite top 4.

6. "Dinamo-LO"

Tyushkevich-Vash; Pirainen-Litvinenko; Biryukov, Jovovich, Skrimov, Schenkel; Kolenkovsky, Kayumov, Dougan, ?; Vyshnevetsky, Barabash

Equipment: 90%

the main thing: managed not only to keep the pivotal pair of players, but also to strengthen the line of Scrimov. Against this background, the complete rotation of binders, the departure of the perspective diagonal and the shaking in the center do not look something depressing. The same Tyushkevich is potentially more interesting than Jovovich.

Main question: what's on the diagonal? Can Pirainen surprise again?? Will Litvinenko be able to throw off the "burden of Nizhnevartovsk" and prove something to everyone and to himself?

Trend: the team becomes even more dependent on the replay line, having received an increase in power in the serve as a bonus (Tyushkevich, Skrimov).

What to expect: fight for the top five.