In the first official match of 2021, Lokomotiv had Russian Cup, freezing temperatures, snowfall and Tambov, many of whose players saw each other for the first time on the day of the game. On February 21, the club announced six new players, while on the 20th - three. Lokomotiv's lineup was predictable: Corluka and Pablo in the center of defence, Rybchinskiy and Rybus played as fullbacks, the three of Mukhin - Ignatiev - Krychowiak in the centre of the field and Lisakovich - Kamano - Zhemaletdinov...