The former Lokomotiv striker Dmitry Sychev shared his reflections on Yuri Semin, the legendary coach of the red-greens, and his impressions of the retro match between Lokomotiv and CSKA. He recalled how Semin, once a figure of calm authority, carried himself as a mentor with a steady, guiding presence that left a lasting impact on the players. Sychev described this veteran tactician as someone who could calm a room, keep the focus sharp, and remind the squad of simple but crucial things that win games. The retro encounter, set against the backdrop of a nostalgic rivalry, offered a rare chance to revisit the atmosphere of past battles and to measure how much the sport has evolved while still retaining its core emotions.
