In social media comments, Maxim Loparev, a friend of Lokomotiv Moscow forward Artem Dzyuba, weighed in on the conduct of Russian analyst Roman Naguchev after a recent game broadcast.
In his post, Loparev wrote, We will use your mouth, Naguchev.
The dispute traces back to a broadcast of the Lokomotiv versus Sochi match, during which Naguchev did not mention Dzyuba by name for an extended stretch. The exchange involved questions about Dzyuba’s behavior, particularly after he made remarks that critics said were hostile toward the commentator Mikhail Mossakovsky.
Mossakovsky served as the commentator for Lokomotiv’s clash with Krylya Sovetov. He described actions on the field that generated tension in the conversation, and Dzyuba shared a portion of the broadcast on social media, addressing the commentator with sharp language and asking where the commentary was headed amid the uproar.
Throughout this season, Dzyuba has found himself at the center of several incidents with various journalists. Earlier in the year, he directed insults toward reporter Vitaly Borodin, which led to a two-match suspended punishment and a fine of fifty thousand rubles.
There has also been discussion about why Naguchev did not address Dzyuba in his report for a prolonged period, a question that continues to echo among fans and analysts who monitor exchanges between players and media members.