«Lokomotiv» prepares for battle with «Zenit» in a key RPL match

Moscow's «Lokomotiv» aims to secure points against «Zenit» in the RPL round. Key to success is the composure of young players.

Former president of the Moscow club Nikolai Naumov expressed confidence that «Lokomotiv» is capable of avoiding defeat in the away match against national champions, «Zenit». The psychological state of young players will be of utmost importance.

«Lokomotiv» will face «Zenit» on October 27 in the 13th round of the current RPL season. The game is scheduled to start at 19:30 Moscow time. Currently, «Zenit» occupies the second place in the standings with 29 points, while «Lokomotiv» is in the third position with 27 points.

The last group stage match in the RPL Cup Pathway was nearly a formality for both teams, but the luck of the railwaymen, who managed to equalize in the last seconds and ultimately win in the penalty shootout, added confidence to the team. All the necessary players received match practice.

With this emotional charge, the team will head to Saint Petersburg, where they will try to challenge «Zenit». Naumov suggests that a draw would be a successful outcome for «Lokomotiv». Statistics indicate that away games against «Zenit» often ended in draws.

«Lokomotiv» intends to put up a real fight. While predicting a win is difficult, a draw would be a great result. Player motivation will be at its peak, especially considering the support of crowded stands. Most importantly, young players must show resilience and not burn out during the game, Naumov emphasized.