Former Lokomotiv forward Sergei Sukhov shared views on the club’s future, suggesting a new wave of young players could fill the gap left by midfielders Anton Miranchuk and Maxim Glushenkov. The remarks appeared on Match TV, offering supporters and analysts a practical read on how Lokomotiv’s lineup is evolving.
According to Sukhov, Miranchuk and Glushenkov were often described as players who helped the team keep things moving. Now, a fresh crop of youngsters is showing they can steer the game with intent. The emphasis, he said, centers on responsibility and trust. Even with less experience, the younger players have risen to the occasion, making decisive choices on the field. Their readiness to own those decisions keeps the team’s momentum going and points to a confident, growing Lokomotiv squad that believes in itself.
In the broader league context, Lokomotiv finished the 2023/24 Russian Premier League campaign in fourth place with 53 points. The season unfolded as a tight race, with several clubs contending for top spots and shaping a competitive table as the final whistle blew .
Seven rounds into the current season, Zenit reclaimed first place by gathering 17 points, signaling a rapid start. Krasnodar and Lokomotiv Moscow were close behind with 15 points each. Spartak Moscow sat in fourth on 14 points, while Dynamo Moscow and CSKA Moscow trailed by a single point, underscoring a tightly contested early phase across the capital and its surrounding regions .
A separate development involved Ignatiev, the former Russia national team coach, who confirmed that Akron will be Artem Dzyuba’s final club in his professional career. This announcement marks a meaningful transition and an important milestone in Dzyuba’s long-running career, as well as for the teams he has represented.