I think that those who make suggestions about Alina's retirement completely underestimate the strength of Alina's will, which she proved this season. That's something what you show not by "winning everything" but contrary by winning after struggles. There was a huge pressure of expectations, from fans, who were looking for another victories, and from those who were waiting for her smallest falter to make a story about a star who extinguished under her burden. Then there were health conditions, growth of her body, wounds. Alina said she really considered retirement sometimes during the season. Yes, there must have been moments of complete desperation for her. But no, even if she had such moments, even if she sometimes went on strike during training, her strong will and her honesty made her not to surrender, not to submit to all those "good advices". Alina prevailed in a way that would be amazing for a grown man, while she is shy 16 y. o. girl. Strong mind is often more than muscles.
And all this is experience, huge life and sport experience. Alina has shown she is able to skate and win under a huge pressure. That's why I would never write her off. As I've said, do not underestimate Alina's strong will.
Of course she would have full right to retire now, but as long as she stays healthy or doesn't have any other strong reason, I absolutely doubt she would do that right now.
) choose for her programs for the next season, some ideas were given even by me. And here is another one 
