Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Andrei Mostovoy offered support for his teammate Maxim Glushenkov after Glushenkov openly spoke about his fondness for beer. The remarks were highlighted by Sports24, underscoring a lighthearted side of life inside the club beyond the grind of training and matches.
“Naturally there’s nothing wrong with this”, Mostovoy commented, delivering a practical take on postmatch rituals. “Even a beer or two, consumed in moderation after a tough game, can help unwind. The key is not to overdo it.” The sentiment reflected a broader cultural norm in the sport where athletes acknowledge simple, restorative habits while keeping discipline intact, a balance the club emphasizes as part of its recovery routine, according to Sports24.
Glushenkov was more explicit about his routine, admitting that he does enjoy alcoholic beverages and expressing a clear affection for beer. He remarked that after a game, beer remains a classic choice. “Two beers—that is the norm. Some teammates choose Coke, but if beer is available, it makes more sense to enjoy it responsibly”, he said, illustrating a straightforward, candid approach to postmatch refreshment that resonates with many players in the league and beyond, as noted by Sports24.
Zenit has responded to a demanding schedule with a six-match winning streak that helped them sit at the top of the Russian Premier League, delivering 29 points and keeping rivals in the rearview as the season unfolds. Krasnodar and Lokomotiv trailed with 27 points, though they had yet to complete their 12th rounds. In the upcoming league round, Zenit is slated to host Lokomotiv at home, a fixture fans are watching closely. The match is scheduled for October 27 with a kickoff at 19:30 Moscow time, a moment many see as a test of Zenit’s momentum and depth, as reported by Sports24.
Earlier in the campaign, Zenit matched a Russian Championship record, adding another chapter to a season that has reinforced the club’s status as a dominant force in domestic football. This latest run, paired with an openness about players’ personal rituals, has sparked conversations about how teams balance ambition with well-earned downtime. The combination of high-level performance and locker-room culture continues to draw attention from fans and analysts alike, with Sports24 providing ongoing coverage of the club’s progress and the stories behind the scores.