Artem Dzyuba, the forward who plies his trade for Lokomotiv Moscow, answered questions about a possible return to the Russia national team after delivering a standout debut with the railway workers. “I’m not focused on that. I play and stay present in the moment. I haven’t seen any news about it. My priority is helping Lokomotiv. I’m glad to contribute and savor every moment with this young squad”, Dzyuba explained, as reported by Sports Express.
In Lokomotiv’s first Russian Premier League match after the winter break, the clash with Rostov became memorable for Dzyuba’s three goals, a hat-trick that secured a 3-1 win for his side and underscored his immediate impact upon returning to domestic football. These strikes marked his first goals back in Russia since leaving the Turkish club Adana Demirspor earlier in the season; he had terminated his contract there and returned home as a free agent, soon signing with Lokomotiv.
Former USSR national team goalkeeper Anzor Kavazashvili offered a candid take, suggesting that while Dzyuba remains a potent presence, he is not poised to become the all-time top scorer for Russia. Kavazashvili’s commentary reflected a broader discussion about the striker’s place in national-team history and the evolving landscape of Russian football.