Finally I found an interview with WISE Mishin after the JO competition right here
http://www.sovsport.ru/gazeta/article-item/846728
Generally he said he was satisfied with Liza's performance and that her new image in the new season was very impressive to those highly respected experts. He also praised Liza's fearless fighting spirit for attempting 3A at JO.
Of course this is only my understanding of his comments on Liza's 1st International debut this season, so I am not sure about its accuracy.
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The complete google translation of Mishin's thoughts on this commercial show is as follows:
Alexei Mishin: Just Lisa tighten Japan's triple axel
Japan Open was interesting because it was held after a missed season return not only Sotnikova, and other stars of world figure skating: triple world champion Mao Asada and Patrick Chan. Mao did not disappoint his audience, performing a triple axel for them, have not received Tuktamysheva. On the whole, it riding is impressive - a real art. But Chan in terms of jumps is not the same. However, as soon as he will restore them, argue with them will be difficult. But, as proved Yuzuru Hanyu (in the short program of the team tournament Sochi Evgeni Plushenko), - you can.
- By its spectacular tournament is not inferior to the World Cup - said the coach Sovsport.ru Tuktamysheva Plushenko and Alexei Mishin. - First of all impressed with Javier Fernandez. It is in the power of it in working condition. If Soma Uno, which is, shall we say, not entirely deserved, but worthy won first place, makes his jumps on the strength of will, the Spaniard - with high quality and impeccable technique. About Soma Uno can say that he is not a carrier of the classic forms of skiing, but from the arsenal, he let go of God, he squeezed all, if not more. Patrick Chan is suspended, he came back, but still clearly not at ease. Quad him failed, a triple axel was extended to the teeth.
- What was the main impression of the competition the girls?
- Neglecting false sense of modesty in the first place be noted Tuktamysheva. Triumphant seasons are not easy to pass, and we saw in the case of our Olympic champions. So Lisa after wins in 12 starts last season of 14, returns very difficult. But now we can say that things went smoothly, and it is starting to take on. Two things that I liked: a highly regarded experts any program in which she looks totally different than last year (in short, by the way, this difference is even more noticeable), and, of course, attempt to execute the axel in three half a turn. Lisa has not chickened out and tighten the jump - the only one in the competition.
- So Assad nedokruchivaet triple axel?
- Competitions were significant-commercial character, and of course, the Japanese skater used here supports native walls to a greater extent than anyone else. In general, the Figure Skating Federation of Japan are working very intelligent people. With this tournament, they identified the return of Mao advertised Soma Uno, Miyahara supported. I would take it start. Lisa And I'm really pleased. She skated well, and the final of any program at all led the audience in raptures.
- How do you Adelina Sotnikova, you probably just have not seen, like all of us?
- It is well done, decent and diligent girl. I note that in person, it made me a good impression. Test copper pipes she passed, and star fever has not touched her.
I don't know whether you can get the gist of this interview from such translation, but I'm afraid I can't myself...
Are there any behind-the-scenes stuff - photos &c - of Team Europe? I'd love to see some of their interaction.
I had forgotten all about that page!
