Pyotr Khokhryakov: "I will play where the coaches want me to"

- How would you rate your SKA debut?

- I think that it went well, especially as we won 4:1. The main thing is the victory. We played in three lines, and after Anton Burdasov was taken out of the game we all had to go out and play quick shifts. It was very tough.

- Was it unusual for you to play with only 13 forwards?

- It’s the first time ever for me. Maybe back in my childhood there were such games.

- Are there serious physical and tactical differences here?

- It was just hard not having many rests. But overall everything’s fine.

- What was your task for today’s game?

- I played out wide today, although I can play down the middle too. I will play where the coaches tell me to.

- Was it helpful for you personally to play a friendly match for SKA before your competitive debut?

- I think so, especially after such hard training sessions.

- How has everyone welcomed you in SKA?

- Everything’s fine. All the guys are nice, and we will work together.