Dynamo Moscow faces a key test in the 4th round of the Russian Premier League against Zenit, with experts pointing to last season’s approach as a potential blueprint for success. The opinion comes from a former defender of Dynamo and former coach of Sochi, Alexander Tochilin, speaking to a sports portal on the strengths and match plans for this encounter.
Tochilin argues that Dynamo should replicate the tactical setup that brought a 3:2 victory in St. Petersburg last season. He also stresses the need for tighter defensive organization, noting that Zenit can be formidable in attack. Tochilin believes Dynamo will still have scoring opportunities, provided the team executes its plan with discipline and pace.
The expert also weighed the offensive profiles of both sides, pointing out that Dynamo and Zenit rely on coordinated team movement to unlock defenses. He highlighted that the outcome may hinge less on the form of forward Konstantin Tyukavin and more on how well his teammates support him in attack and create chances from midfield and wide areas.
After three rounds, Zenit and Dynamo are the only clubs in the league with maximum points, each boasting nine points. The upcoming meeting is scheduled for Saturday in St. Petersburg at 17:30 Moscow time, a fixture that could shape early momentum for the season.
Earlier, Tarkhanov’s head coach had suggested that a Dynamo win over Zenit would be a sensational result, underscoring the high stakes and the narrative around this clash for both teams and their fans.