[SPOILERS] 'Yuri!!! On Ice' Episode 9 EARLY PREVIEW - Yuri Pressured By Yakov, Viktor Arrived Before Yuri Performs! [WATCH HERE]

Yuri on Ice episode 8 concluded with the much-awaited face off between two archrivals Yuri and Yurio at Rostelecom Cup. Again, Yuri Katsuki did a marvelous job in the short program, ranking second next to Jean-Jacques Leroy of Canada.

Yuri on Ice episode 9 will be more challenging to Yuri Katsuki since it is his first time skating without his coach Viktor. On preview revealed, Makkachin was diagnosed after eating a whole bunch of steamed buns.Without hesitation, Viktor approached Yakov to coach Yuri just for a day.

With the series of events happened in the Rostelecom Cup, Yuri again took over by the pressure with Yakov as his coach. Surprised by the outcome of Yakov agreeing to coach Yuri, Yurio was motivated to win Gold on his turf. Previously on Yuri on Ice episode 8, Yurio failed to find his Agape resulting to technical errors with his jumps and routine. This time he is motivated to top ahead Yuri.

It was reported that after Viktor finished his business with Makkachin (Viktor's Dog), he flew back to Russia and coach Yuri for the free program. To recall, Yuri aims to rank at least fourth to qualify for the Grand Prix.

Rumors speculate that Viktor will arrive right before Yuri performs, surprised by the turn of events, Yuri found Viktor watching him perform, thus giving him more motivation to perfect his free program routine. It was also rumored that after Yuri performs, Viktor came running and did what was witnessed on episode 7 which was probably the highlight of the show.

Even though the said information is merely rumors, but Yuri on Ice fandom awaits and anticipate for it to happen again. For the meantime, watch the sneak preview of Yuri on Ice episode 9.

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