Following a 1:3 defeat to Dynamo in the second round of the Russian Premier League, Lokomotiv defender Lucas Fasson offered his assessment of why the team opened the season by conceding a flurry of goals. His reflections provide insight into how squads can reset after a tough start and what tends to break down when match momentum shifts early on.
Fasson explained that in moments when a goal goes in, it is common to see players look for someone to blame. He stressed that responsibility rests with everyone on the pitch. The key issue, he argued, is a lapse in focus across the team that allows lapses to accumulate. In his view, the underlying problem is collective concentration rather than the fault of any single line or player.
The clash at VTB Arena, the Dynamo Central Stadium named after Lev Yashin, finished with Dynamo taking all three points. The result marked Dynamo’s second straight win, following a victory in the season opener against Fakel Voronezh by the same scoreline. Lokomotiv had the chance to host the first league match of the campaign, but ended up with a 3-2 win over Akron Togliatti in a competitive opening game that hinted at the tasks ahead for the season.
Looking ahead, Dynamo is set to travel to Akron for their next outing, a match scheduled for August 3, with kick-off at 15:00 Moscow time. Lokomotiv will be on the road again for their subsequent game, facing Akhmat Grozny on August 4, with start time listed for 20:30 Moscow time. These fixtures will test both squads as they attempt to establish an early top pace in a demanding league calendar.
As the season unfolds, observers will weigh the early results and the explanations offered by players like Fasson. The discussion around goalkeeping choices, defensive organization, and the level of collective focus will remain central to Lokomotiv’s road to recovery and Dynamo’s bid to sustain momentum through the early rounds of the campaign.
Such exchanges between players and analysts underscore the way teams frame setbacks. They illustrate how a setback can become a learning point that shapes training emphasis and on-field decisions in the weeks ahead.