Assessed 11 Russian Players in Lokomotiv's Starting Squad: Ex-Chertanovo Manager Larin
Lend a Helping HandNikolai Larionov, the former director of "Cherтанovo", applauded Lokomotiv for fielding an all-Russian starting lineup in their recent Russian Championship match against "Orenburg" (1:1). He expressed optimism, believing Lokomotiv is moving in the right direction and encouraged others to follow suit.
Sport-Express grabbed an interview with the specialist, who answered whether a purely Russian team can achieve great success. Larionov confidently stated that provided the opportunity, Russian footballers could compete with the top clubs in the league over time.
With over three-quarters of their squad comprised of Russians, Lokomotiv is currently the sixth-best club in the RPL standings. In the autumn, they led the championship for a while, and young midfielder Alexei Batrov, with 13 goals, ranks among the top three leading scorers in the league.
🔽 Check This Out:
- Former Krasnodar Player Popov: "A team without a trophy, they're not worthy of my words"
- Journalist Karpov Reveals summer Transfer Plans for Lokomotiv
- Batrov - The youngest record-holder in RPL history with 20 goal involvements in a single season
🚂 Lokomotiv Moscow
As for recent news, Lokomotiv Moscow is reportedly looking at potential departures rather than new arrivals. There have been rumors that Mexican central defender César Montes, who currently plays for Lokomotiv, is considering a move away from the club. Conversations with Liga MX side Cruz Azul have reportedly taken place, but a deal hasn't been finalized yet[2][1]. The team values Montes at around €5.6 million as per recent market evaluations[2][1].
At the moment, there aren't any major incoming transfer announcements for Lokomotiv Moscow, and the news mainly revolves around potential exits[2][1]. In the past few weeks, the club hasn't disclosed any official statements regarding significant summer recruitment plans or specific targets[5].
Bookmakers are starting to consider the potential of Lokomotiv Moscow in sports, particularly football, as they have shown strong performances with a predominantly Russian squad. The current market value of Mexican central defender César Montes, who plays for Lokomotiv, has sparked transfer rumors with clubs like Cruz Azul, indicating that Lokomotiv might face changes in their team structure this summer.
