Well, technically I agree. But poor Sofia really has done more than enough to get this spot. She's been consistent all season long. I would feel terrible if she wasn't on the team, as much as I love Zhenya. And she's also the safe bet. The other ladies: Liza, Zhenya and Alina aren't as clear to skate cleanly. Liza depends on her 3A to get high scores because her PCS is generally low, Zhenya is, as much as she's rising right now, still adjusting to her new technique and Alina has been having some issues too lately. Sofia might not be as well-known as the others but she is solid and consistent. You can rely on her to deliver.
Yes, I think so too. I'm just trying to consider all the options but I'm not coming to a logical solution to why they've solved it like this. Which tells me there isn't a logical solution and they just didn't make up their minds in time and will now continue the politiking without letting the poor girls know... I would give a lot to be a fly on their wall and have a Russian translating fly next to me to help me understand what's going on.