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HC Alkaloid have resumed preparations for the continuation of the Super League campaign, entering the decisive phase of the season in which they will compete in the Playoffs and pursue both the championship title and the Cup trophy.

A significant number of HC Alkaloid’s players recently competed for the Macedonian national team at the European Championship, where the team secured a Top 16 finish and delivered performances in line with expectations.

Meanwhile, those without national team duties trained in Skopje, joined by a new addition to the squad.

Right back Filip Nikolov has signed for HC Alkaloid and will be available to head coach Kiril Lazarov. At the same time, Mihail Ivanoski, who also plays at right back, has moved to Slovenia for the remainder of the season.

Head coach Kiril Lazarov now has his full roster in training.

“It’s a situation we are familiar with after major tournaments, returning to club commitments, and regaining our rhythm. We have many national team players who are already in competitive shape, and as I’ve said, we understand the process of transitioning from national to club duties.

Our focus is on what is to come, the closing rounds of the regular season and the start of the Playoffs. I’m satisfied with the condition of the players who stayed and completed the winter preparations with our fitness coach.

The national team players who competed at the European Championship are healthy, which is crucial. Those with more minutes are in stronger form, while we are working more intensively with the others. We are focused on the details and know exactly what needs to be done ahead of the League restart.

There is no time for special preparations, as we have just one week before competition resumes, so we are focusing on technical and tactical details.

Filip Nikolov is the new addition to the roster. He is a sound Macedonian player at an ideal age. I believe his playing style will make us stronger and more competitive, particularly in defense, and I expect his arrival to improve us by five to ten percent across all segments.

That is the only change, Ivanoski departed for Slovenia, and Nikolov has taken his place,” said head coach of HC Alkaloid, Kiril Lazarov.

Before the Playoffs begin, four additional rounds of the regular season remain. In their first match after the break, scheduled for February 7, HC Alkaloid will host HC Prolet 62.