Former goalkeeper of the Russian national team and Lokomotiv Ruslan Nigmatullin hopes that Zheleznodorozhniki striker Artem Dzyuba can extend his football life. stated that Metatations.
“Everyone has different body capabilities, but as we get older this slows down. Artem found himself in an environment where he quickly became an authority. It is very important for him to play a leadership role in the locker room and on the field, because if he loses this role he becomes toxic within the team. This happened with Zenit and Spartak. Nigmatullin said: “I hope this does not happen in Lokomotiv, and if it happens, it will be as late as possible, so that Dzyuba extends his football life and plays longer.” said.
Spartak and Lokomotiv, which lasted 14 weeks in the Russian Premier League (RPL), share the sixth place with 21 points each. In the last round the teams drew 1:1 and Dzyuba scored the goal.
In the new season, Dzyuba played 12 matches in the Russian Championship and four matches in the National Cup and scored four goals and two assists. Last season, the striker shared the title of the team’s top scorer with Izidor and Miranchuk, playing for only half of the season.
Previously Dzyuba in the name Russia’s most dangerous striker.