Alexander Shcherbenev: "Enisey plays organized and fast basketball"

Zenit guard Alexander Shcherbenev spoke about the team’s condition ahead of the upcoming game against Enisey. The VTB United League regular season 8th round matchup will take place tomorrow, November 1, in Krasnoyarsk. The game tips off at 14:00 St. Petersburg time.

— Alexander, tell us how the preparation for the game went.

— The preparation went great. We analyzed our opponent’s game, their strengths and weaknesses.

— How difficult is it psychologically to go to Krasnoyarsk without the injured players?

— Of course, we’ll miss them, but that happens. Injuries are part of sports, so everyone who’s healthy needs to step up.

— What makes Enisey dangerous above all?

— Enisey plays organized and fast basketball. We need to impose our game from the very beginning and not let them get into their rhythm.

— How do you feel about facing Arem Antipov and Egor Ryzhov?

— Egor and Artem are getting solid minutes and trying to make the most of them in every game. I’m sure their motivation will be at its highest against us.