Artem Dzyuba, the striker for Lokomotiv Moscow, is set to miss two upcoming matches for RT. The injury occurred during the third round of the Russian Premier League on August 5, in the clash with CSKA. The full extent of the damage was not disclosed at once, but Lokomotiv confirmed that he would be unavailable for the next fixtures against Krylya Sovetov and Krasnodar.
Dzyuba joined Lokomotiv in February after a stint with Adana Demirspor in Turkey. His move to Russia followed a brief spell abroad that ended after only a few months when the club and player terminated the contract. Upon returning to domestic football, Dzyuba made an immediate impact, delivering eight goals and five assists across 11 appearances.
In the current campaign, the forward has managed one goal in three league matches, plus another in the Russian Cup. He sat out the August 8 confrontation with Rubin due to the lingering injury, which raised questions about his readiness for early-season demands and the coaching staff’s rotation plans.
There is also chatter about the wider movements in Russian football, including comments from Miodrag Bozovic, a former coach of several clubs in Russia, who reportedly urged Dzyuba to consider a move to Red Star. While transfer talk swirls, the immediate focus remains on Dzyuba’s recovery timeline and Lokomotiv’s strategies to fill the attacking void while he is sidelined. The club will rely on available forwards and tactical adjustments to navigate the upcoming schedule as they aim to sustain momentum in both the league and domestic cups.