Yury Alexandrov: "Slovan are very good at home"

- We are preparing seriously for this game. The team is in a good, working mood. Slovan are strong and very good at home, and probably they will start off hard. A difficult match awaits.

- Can you go out for the match thinking about the KHL table at the same time?

- Yes, but it won't change anything anyway. Everyone is strong and wants to win. If you see that your opponent is down the bottom end of the table, it doesn't mean anything at all.

- The Slovnaft Arena is usually sold out. Does it complicate things playing in front of such a crowd?

- It's great. It's better when there are a lot of fans and when they are in a good mood. It makes the players feel good, especially in Saint Petersburg.

- The coaches really want to win today.

- I agree with them, that's all I can say.

- What makes Slovan strong?

- They score goals, they have players who can finish off plays. They have an organised team, and I think that it'll be a good match.