Lokomotiv Chairman Yuri Nagornykh touched upon the relationship between striker Artem Dzyuba and Zenit head coach Sergei Semak. His words are quoted “Match TV”.
“I always try to advocate for kindness. I don’t know what the relationship is between Artem and Zenit’s head coach. I have great respect for Semak as a great player and a strong, decorated coach.
Perhaps these are just elements of the relationship that exists between Dzyuba and Semak. Maybe there is some kind of game between them, the meaning of which only they understand. “Who do we know is RPL’s top media player?” – said Nagornykh.
After the match between Zenit and Lokomotiv, Artem Dzyuba answered the question about the conflict with Sergei Semak and said, “Who is this?” asked.
Dzyuba played for Zenit St. Petersburg, where Semak coached for seven years. He defended the colors of St. Petersburg. As part of the club, the striker became the champion of Russia several times and won the National Cup. Dzyuba signed a contract with Lokomotiv last season. Later, the player and the club extended the contract under the 1+1 plan. Now he has scored two goals in eight matches in the Russian championship.
Previously Dziuba statedThat he wanted to beat Rostov.