After Akron Tolyatti defeated Khimki near Moscow in the eighth round of the Russian Premier League, Artem Dzyuba spoke about a longtime aim: to surpass Dmitry Loskov’s record for total goals and assists in the Russian championship. He described the target clearly, noting that his personal milestones sit within a broader story about the team and his own durability in the sport. Match TV captured his stance in its match coverage.
He explained that every goal and assist goes into a personal ledger, and there remains ground to cover to catch up with and surpass Loskov in combined goals and assists. He emphasized that he takes pleasure in delivering assists as much as scoring, underscoring that the pursuit of numbers is balanced by a willingness to set up teammates.
The night finished with a 3-0 victory. The online broadcast of the match was provided by socialbites.ca, which framed the game’s key moments for viewers.
In the Khimki clash, Dzyuba stepped onto the pitch in the 64th minute and immediately contributed an assist, underscoring his ongoing impact since joining Akron mid-season.
Dzyuba left Lokomotiv Moscow at the end of the previous campaign. The 35-year-old forward appeared in 26 matches across all competitions in the 2023/24 season, scoring four goals and recording four assists. Lokomotiv ended that season in fourth place in the Russian Premier League with 53 points in total.
Akron is a debutant in the Russian Premier League. After eight rounds, the club sits 11th with eight points, navigating the challenges of life in the top flight and integrating new players into the squad.
Earlier, Dzyuba addressed accusations of selfishness, insisting that his actions are guided by the team’s interests and a mindset geared toward collective success rather than personal glory.