Peter's test
In the last round of the first round we go to visit the very, perhaps, to the unrealized command of the Superliga, given the gigantic potential of its players. However, St. Petersburg "Zenith" has already learned to beat the same capital "Dynamo", with whom he had a long winless streak.
The fruits of Vladimir Alekno’s activities in St. Petersburg are already beginning to appear, the team is capable of solving complex problems if not, then at least puzzle difficult opponents. Gazprom-Yugra is not so complicated, but the task for the hosts is still one of those “with an asterisk” – there are simply no others in the Super League. In this sense, it’s easier for Surgut residents, no one bets on them, play for fun and try to get something out of your meeting with Vlad Babkevich and Co..
Babkevich truly represents the main firepower of Zenit, although besides him, St. Petersburg has a magnificent set of performers. Quite possible, that Viktor Poletaev, who is recovering, will get match practice with Gazprom-Yugra, which also can’t be good news for any opponent.
In the final game, Yegor Klyuka regains his former power, Cuban legionnaire Marlon Yant is trying to realize himself, Stanislav Dineikin takes advantage of his chances. Ivan Yakovlev has been playing his last matches in the center of the net at a high level., nightmares opponents with block Maxim Kosmin, “our” Denis Chereysky looks good. Need to understand, that all of the above players are at the level of their national teams.
A curious situation with ligaments. Injuries to Kovalev and Tisevich led at the beginning of the season to the need to replace the entire line, were signed by Olympic champion Alexander Butko, having extensive experience working with Alekno, and young promising Slavi Kostadinov. Now Tisevich has returned and ousted Butko from the base, Kovalev is coming. Four binders - St. Petersburg exclusive.
What a libero, legendary Zhenya Grebennikov, two-time Olympic champion and unique player, working as a “magnet” for balls.
What can we do in confrontation with this power?? At least play clean, paying attention to the example of MSTU, earlier in the tour, who confidently dragged Zenit into a tie-break and had a chance to win. We won’t jump over Babkevich in height (Few people succeed at this), so it makes sense to look for points in wagering from a block, and play on the block rather to soften, in order to leave the defense, which has been good in recent matches, with the opportunity to get extra games. Play, in other words, in the so-called European volleyball - smart, technical, tenacious.
In any case, the confrontation with such an interesting and powerful team will be not only a test for Gazprom-Yugra, but also another opportunity to test and improve your skills. The result in this case is secondary, Let's cheer for beautiful volleyball.
