Kuznetsov Just Needs Time at Sibir, Says Agent
Shumi Babaev downplays concerns over Yevgeni Kuznetsov's slow start at Sibir, citing a minor injury and the need to adjust to the coach's tactics.
Shumi Babaev, Yevgeni Kuznetsov's agent, has played down concerns over the forward's role at Sibir, saying the 34-year-old simply needs time to settle.
Kuznetsov has missed Sibir's last two matches with an injury. He has 4 (2+2) points in 7 games this season, with a minus-3 rating.
Asked about the severity of the injury, Babaev said there was nothing serious and he expected Kuznetsov to recover soon. On what the forward has been missing in his game, he pointed to tactical fit rather than form, noting that the head coach sets a system Kuznetsov is required to follow and that the two have a good working relationship.
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