Like she helped Fenerbahce in CL semifinal 2011 and Russia in Olympic QF 2012? Sokolova isn't needed and I'm sure she wouldn't accept the role as reception substitute.
Some players should know when to stop, I'm glad that Angelina Grün did so for example. Of course Lyuba was an outstanding player in the past, at one time probably the best of the world, but that's over...
come on!!! sokolova was the best scorer for russia in london QFif im not wrong.. and which russian OH would play better than her in that match?? even kosheleva in her best form (2010) wouldnt (just remember how bad she played agains brazil both in 2009 and 2010)