I feel for Alyona-so talented and having a rough year. I wish her rest and recovery. Stay strong, girl! You're job is to heal and come back 100% !

She had me in tears too😢

I love Alena, but I do want Elizaveta to be sent to Worlds. It's her moment to shine after not being chosen to go in 2019!

Uhhh I think her moving to Plushenko was a mistake, I may not agree with some of Eteri’s training but I felt that when all of the 3A where with her at least they had a fair chance to win, it all came down to their individual performances, but their programs highlighted the best of them somehow, with Plushenko now she feels neglected, he is betting it all on Sasha and not really caring about Alyona, you could just see it on the K&C, Plushenko didn’t even knew how to react while she was crying

God I feel so bad for her. 😭💔💔please skate clean tomorrow Aliona! We love you!!

Not her best performance but she has beautiful lines and skating skills. The program needs mileage to gel. I believe it could be a masterpiece signature program for her leading up to the Olympics. She really is a joy to watch.

Honestly, I want Liza to go to worlds, she deserves it

Yeah she hurt her elbow but that look like it hurt her right leg too, to was at a very bad angle at one point, I'm surprise she didn't break it in that fall. I understand why she was doing singles in the warm up, she's still quite tired after workouts, so she didn't want to push lots of triples in the warm up and be tired in the program itself.

Pleasure to see sweet comments here. I’m Russian and many Russians keep talking shit about her like “traitor, deserved” etc that’s so disgusting, poor girl. I was crying when saw her being so upset

Changing both programs, in the middle of the season, wasn't good idea, especially after covid- break. Alyona's SP is good, but needs more time. It seems to me that Plushy is all for Sasha ( calling her his ''queen'', openly supporting her at K & C) while he left Alyona to Rozanov.

Honestly what’s with Plushenko’s attitude towards her? He makes it so obvious that he doesn’t give a shit about her. It’s almost like Rozanov is her only coach while Plushenko has to be there bc of the contracts or something.

She once said in an interview that the first difficult jump she gained back after long holiday would be 3F+3T, but it didn't work yesterday. This season is just not for her unfortunately, starting with late start (due to coaching change), injury, contracting covid, relearning 2 new programs, etc. Not sure as well with her current conditioning, but based on the training session, warm-up and actual performance itself I think she has not returned back to her old self. I hope the bad performance didn't affect her self confidence. Just focus on the FP and deliver clean FP. Also can I say that I prefer this SP miles better than the previous one? it shows how important music choice is and for Aliona, classical and lyrical style will accentuate her strength more.

Apart from the unfortunate mistakes in the second half, this program is absolutely stunning. Beautiful music, artistry, costume and presentation... when skated clean this will be incredible, 3A or not. I think this is a keeper for the olympic season!

I felt so sad 😭 too.. it’s the signature combo.. I was so worried for the lutz... oh .. I really want her go to worlds, Especially because she missed last world and just had covD recently... But if Liza does both 3axles she has no chance... They work hard hard so, Whoever wins deserves the spot!... I wonder what is it a smart move to change short program because short program was so good before( and Alyona was swimming in it) with Billy Eilish but LP Needed work with changing 🤗

She doesn't deserve this, she really doesn't..

I cannot believe that Aliona contracted Covid19. God Bless Her for fighting through this horrible virus. Unfortunately I think that her tiny body needs more time for her to heal and gain her stamina and strength back. Her triple axle was the best of any of the ladies in 2019 and her triple flip combination has always been perfect. I’ve never seen her miss that combo in any of her programs. That’s always been her money maker so to speak. I’m praying that she heals. She will fight and train hard. I have no doubt in my mind. She will be in the best shape for the 2022 Olympic Games with her triple axle back. Sergei was the one who taught her to jump the 3A so beautifully, I have NO doubt that he will work with her to get it back. My heart goes out to her and I’m praying that she fully recovers from Covid. 🙏🏻❤️

I miss her so much......

She's having Vivaldi in tears too for doing his music justice T_T Wishing nothing less but the best for Alena tomorrow

Definitely not her year, all the best of luck in today’s free program 🙏

Too bad. I love her skating but it’s been tough for her

I love the program for her. Does anyone know why she changed both of her programs?

So many comments on the Internet that brake my heart - Again I support all athletes and the winner deserves to go to the worlds. HOWEVER The other thing is people forgot that last years she got sick with coron virus. She didn’t train for monthsHow coaches actually stated interview that they wanted to withdraw from final cup because she experiences angina on and off as a consequence of Cov ID... So it’s very upsetting people Wright ( she is Gonna be finished with skating now) (“loser box” How cruel that it’s People forget that for the New Years. The deadly virus ! but nobody is talking about that aloynas recovery/ I knew how horrible should become... ah 😓

Yo estaba igual que ella hoy espero que tome fuerzas y el FS de hoy salga bien you can do it Aliona ❤❤❤❤

Poor girl but i hope she will came back stronger than ever!! Love her so much 😔💕

I wish her all the best for the long program. 😊

Коротко лето в горах .

Why short programs are cursed!?? Alina Zagitova after winning gold at the pyeongchang Olympics after that was Milan Italy's short she was kept on falling and end up crying 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

I hope she keeps this program for the 2021-22 season

Алёна! 💖💖💖

I hope Aliona skates well today! Is Kamila at worlds, or is she too young?

WAIT WHAT COMPETITION IS THIS DID I MISS SOMETHING.

Я поддерживаю Алёну!! Она сможет выдержать! Она звезда!

She still has a year to prepare for the Russian Nationals and Olympics Qualification. But remember, Sasha and Anna turns 17 prior to the Olympics and that age is Eteri's expiry date and Aliona's 17 so she needs to fight hard and maintain her skating quality. 🙌🏻😇 Let's pray for Aliona's free skate 💛

She may just need a bit more time to get back to shape. She is still an amazing skater ❤

There is really no point in going back to Eteri guys.. why do you think she left in the first place? It definitely couldn't have been because she was skating really good with them at that time. The team is probably was putting their attention to Kami and Dasha who are going to be seniors soon there's no room for her then in that camp and there remains to be none now.

Лапочка,Аленушка,держись,мы с тобой!

I know its not really about Aliona but can Kamila go to Beijing? Will she be old enough to go? Tough fight for all Russian girls only 3 spot but all of them are so good.

Kostornaia ❤❤❤

きっと彼女は3A跳ぶ日がまた来ます！！

Aliona is such a beautiful skater.. and Plushenko literally doesn’t care about her. It’s embarrassing to see from him. Like, you have this diamond in your academy and you don’t give her the time of the day? I hope that the federation will intervene in this situation.

I wonder if she that earlier injury is still causing her trouble, or even the after Covid brain fog (which I definitely had)? A 2A instead of her gorgeous 3A (which she really needs to compete with the quad kids)... and even her decision to tack on the double wasn't the best, although there's not much else she could have done given her single jump was already done. I hope she pulls through and comes back stronger next season!

It was a mistake to get out of Eteri. She has to pick up the flowers and beg Eteri to accept her again.. Most of the people who left Eteri were curiously underperforming. Medvedeva, Tarakanova, Lipniskaya etc.. This is an exceptional case in which Sasha maintains her skills even if she leaves Eteri.

She needs to go back to Eteri.. Here is a coach problem. Really sorry ... Such a talented girl!

Не в форме. Тяжелое катание.....

We should give plushenko and aliona a little bit more time. I believe when she moved to plushenko it was the time when everyone was quarantine plus the puberty that's been hitting her is definitely part of the reason why she slightly regressed. Also, maybe its the nerves that got to her since its her first competition in a while

Алена❤️❤️❤️💐

Такова цена ухода с посредственным, как Плученко, быть в лучшей команде в мире, каждый день копать себе могилу

That is easy, she had never, ever had SSq2. maybe 6 years back, at age 11, before she got to ET. That fact alone says it all. And now she has SSq2 both Short and free programs. Short programs were her place to shine, that is where she used to get + 7 or 9 points lead from Trusova and Sherbakova. Pure simple math, And she did it with only 2 elements that she excelled with, both built, raised and perfected by ET ( in Russia everybody knows that Kostornaya is lazy, Alena herself stated it number of times , that Etteri had to constantly push her to train and do more elements) . So elements that she had : 3A and step sequences, as simple as that. (She had never had 3Lz+3Ritberger like Sherbakova/Trusova, the only thing she could gain points were 3A and SSq4) . Well now both of these elements are gone. She doesn't have any quads, no hard score cascades, so she is doomed. Now she can smile and laugh, but outside the KAK zone, because inside the KAK zone she will cry. Congrats to mr Long Nose, for ruining another successful skater, and all that only as a war against Etteri. Kostornaya is not Trusova in character ( Trusova by herself wanted to do all quads, attempted more and more hardcore programs, wanted to be first at everything she does) . Please don't tell me about Covid19- she was ill 2 month ago without any problems ( the entire national team of Russia was ill). Her performance was nothing more than 6th place. Maya Xromih beat her up which had never happened before.

Her 2A is gorgeous, it's clearly seen she still has the potential for 3A, hope she'll get it back soon.

Спорт это тяжёлый труд.Мы верим в тебя! Вперёд!!!!😘

Не плюй в колодец Косторная!!!! Пригодится водицы напиться!!!!! Так оно и вышло!!!!!

She just isn't the same since leaving Eteri.

Беги от Плющенко Аленка.Снова будешь чемпионка.Возможно даже Олимпийская.

she is a superb skater!

Can they downgraded her stsq?

I was sad to see her struggle today with what should have been an easy program for her. I can read Russian and seeing the level of hate Eteribots are pouring over her on Russian sites is disturbing... I hope she can move pass that and make up her mind if she wants to continue skating or not... she needs motivation and hard work, not new programs. I think it was waste of effort to change her short now. The new program is beautiful but she only needed to do her jumps and elements flawlessly and her previous program would have worked fine. I hope she can recover and return triumphantly on the rink. She is so talented and deserves a long career.

Предательство тренеру не прощается.....

Ушла от лучшего тренера в мире... сама виновата!

Ну нечего, все через это проходят, все укатается и прикатит на свое место, терпения и труд и удачи Алёне!

Девочки победительницы просто сказочные!!! Тут слов нет, но как я рада, что Императрица слила касторку в унитаз, я даже кричала от радости за Лизу! Туктик, ты молодец!!

She showed to be extremely arrogant and dismissive of reality and reason. And then going to Plushi was a horrible mistake! I believe she is staying with him is because she is in love with Rozanov, who is not doing great either. I would go back crawling to Eteri ... if I wanted to be competitive... she looked totally lacking confidence and self esteem... even the way of walking and her presence on the ice... Sad and pathetic but a wound self inflicted.

Just give a champion skater to the hands of inexperienced coach with big ego. I wonder what could go wrong.

Теперь вспомнит Косторная, как смеялась вместе с Трусовой над Алиной, в Турине: лёд, как и поступки бывших ТЩК, оказался скользким... . Не быть им чемпионами больше, 👎

The only Russian figure skater that does not move like a robot.

Eteri georgiev carma

Очень жаль, очень! Я болела за Алёну. Но.. Какие ее годы?! Будем надеяться! Даже при провальном катании произвольной Алена лучше смотрится ( при всем уважении) чем Лиза.

Theres no coming back for her. She's thinks highly of her self with nothing to show off this year. Thats what you get for being a diva. Go focus on your spins that didnt even improve 🤣😂🤣😂

ну как скользунья? 6 место? Ура! Встречай бумеранг

It's almost like COVID can ruin an athlete's career. Shame on Russian Fed.