The squads for Lokomotiv Moscow and Akhmat Grozny have been confirmed for the eighth round clash in the Russian Premier League, with the whistle set to echo at 17:30 Moscow time.
Lokomotiv’s lineup features a blend of established names and rising talents, including Khudyakov, Zhivoglyadov, Tiknizyan, Magkeev, Edvay, Barinov, Karpukas, Miranchuk, Kerk, Kamano, and Ignatiev. This group is expected to bring a mix of experience and energy to the pitch as they aim to solidify a favorable position in the standings.
Akhmat Grozny will field a squad headlined by Shelia, Utsiev, Bystrov, Zhuravlev, Timofeev, Troshechkin, Berisha, Oleinikov, Sadulaev, Kharin, and Konate. The visitors will look to translate their roster depth into a performance that can move them up the table after seven rounds have left them in the mid-pack.
Locomotive sits on nine points after seven rounds, securing eighth place in the table as the campaign nears its midpoint. Akhmat Grozny has eight points and occupies twelfth position, a reminder that the fight for European slots or survival in the league remains fiercely competitive.
In the upcoming round, Lokomotiv will travel to face Fakel Voronezh, while Akhmat Grozny welcomes Pari Nizhny Novgorod to their home ground. The tactical setups and match tempo will be a focal point for coaches seeking to extract maximum value from each remaining fixture.
Former Zenit Saint Petersburg defender Douglas Santos expressed his thoughts about Spartak Moscow ahead of the RPL eighth-round head-to-head, underscoring the heightened stakes and the narrative around this central clash. The match is scheduled to be played in Moscow on September 4, with kickoff at 20:00 Moscow time, a moment many fans anticipate as the league resumes its rhythm after a short break. [Source attribution: RPL match previews and official rosters]