Captain Savichev Praises Legend Artem Dzyuba After Victory Over Dynamo Makhachkala

The captain of Tolyatti’s «Akron,» Konstantin Savichev, shared his thoughts on the performance of the team’s forward Artem Dzyuba during the 27th round match of the Russian Premier League against Makhachkala’s «Dynamo» (1:0). Dzyuba scored a goal and was named the match’s best player.

— Does Dzyuba train in any special way at Akron?
— He doesn’t need special training at all; he’s a legend and a true craftsman. Many should look up to him. We all have great respect for him. During halftime, we were discussing our chances and believed we could pull through; we just needed to finish the job. Artem mentioned that we should stay calm and that he would definitely find his opportunity to score. And as you saw, it played out just as he said, — Savichev’s comments are quoted by «Match TV.»

So far this season, Dzyuba has participated in 21 matches across all competitions, contributing 10 goals and four assists. His current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2025. According to information available on Transfermarkt, the player’s market value is estimated at €1.8 million.