Masalskis on Punnenov’s problems, Kēnins lost “chemistry” and Lapinski’s positive season | sportazinas.com

Edgars Masalskis | Photo: LHF

Former Latvian national team goalkeeper Edgars Masalskis On the “Faceoff” podcast. expressed an opinion for Ivars Punnenova, Ronalda Kēnins, as well as Latvia who will have a positive season in Switzerland.

“Of course I will play. It would be good if he played his 20-25 games this season,” said Masalskis about Punnenova’s prospects in the “Lakers” unit. “I don’t believe there will be more. Of course, yes a lot depends on it [cita vārtsarga Melvina] Niefeler’s injuries, his performance in general and so on. It will be difficult to break out for number one.”

In the first game of “Lausanne”, Kēniņš’s old team did not enter the field. “As far as I know, he just hasn’t been included in the team, I don’t know why. It is unique, a type of player that you need to know how to use. He has a lot of advantages, I think Kēniņš could play both in the majority and in the minority. There is something wrong with the chemistry between him, the coaches, the management, something has gone a bit wrong, at least that’s how it seems to me from the outside.”

Masalskis also expressed his opinion on which of the Latvians could have a positive season in Switzerland. [Emīla] As for Veckaktiņš, I can say that he will improve if he plays 50 games [“Ajoie” rindās]. It will be very good. Maybe performance points aren’t that important there,” said the former goalkeeper. He also pointed to Oscar Lapinski, who is out of contract after this season. “I think it’s Lapinski the one who plays much better [nekā pagājušajā sezonā].”