Golovin Injury Absence Highlighted by Naumov Ahead of Russia Friendlies

Nikolai Naumov, who previously led Lokomotiv Moscow, publicly assessed Alexander Golovin as the standout talent in the Russian squad. He indicated that Golovin would miss the upcoming friendly fixtures against Cameroon and Kenya, describing him as the strongest player within the national pool. His comments reflect a clear belief that Golovin’s absence would influence the team’s performance in the near term, as reported by Match TV.