Zenit is able to paralyze all the strengths of Lokomotiv if it wants to” – Tikhonov

The former midfielder of Spartak and the Russian national team Andrei Tikhonov said that it was difficult for him to single out a favorite in the match of the 22nd round of the WORLD RPL between Lokomotiv and Zenit, so he was inclined to draw.

– It seems that any Lokomotiv match with someone from the top of the table now is always the highlight of the program. Of course, such a titled and loved by the fans club in the first round plunged everyone into despondency with their game. And the more interesting it is now to observe his rebirth right in the course of the championship. So far, four wins in four matches – no one else can boast of this, and even Zenit. Yes, the leader of the championship now lives a life separate from everyone else, he has a very comfortable advantage, and everyone who is lower is fighting fiercely for every point. Therefore, somewhere it can give slack if the opponent turns out to be bold enough. Loko is in that mood right now. But Zenit is also quite capable of paralyzing all the strengths of the railroad workers, if it wants to. Let’s see if the best coach in March will find the key to the gates of the guests. It is impossible to single out a favorite here, so a draw suggests itself,” Tikhonov told Metaratings.ru.

Zenit is leading in the WORLD RPL with 51 points, Lokomotiv is 11th with 25 points.

Watch the meeting between Lokomotiv and Zenit on April 9 live on the Match TV channel, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites. The broadcast starts at 19:15 (Moscow time), the starting whistle will sound at 20:00 (Moscow time).

Locomotive – Zenit. WORLD Russian Premier League. Tour 22