- Roman Kostomarov suggested that Alina Zagitova would be better off completing a career. Do you agree?
- I do not follow those who say and write. I do not want to touch this dirt. There is a specific athlete who must make decisions; this is his career and his life. Alina has already become an Olympic champion, perhaps she wants to become a multiple Olympic champion. Who can forbid her? Leave is the easiest. This can be done at any time. Especially since she has already written herself in the story. But to go out and prove that you can still, as Alina did at the World Championships - this is really difficult and hard. And if you learn to quadruple jumps, then it will be generally cool.
“Is she capable of that?”
“It is clear from her skating that yes, I’m not just saying this.” I believe that Zagitova can go to the next Olympiad and win it. Growth is not a problem at all, it's nonsense. Everything is possible, if properly trained and prepared. An athlete must have faith in the coach, and vice versa. I do not think that Zagitova should be finished. My opinion is that you can and should ride for a long time, if you have strength and health.