Lokomotiv approached the match against Ufa with heavy losses. Vedran Corluka did not recover in time from his injury. Magkeev and Rajkovic fell ill, Ignatiev's Achilles tendon became inflamed.
Lystsov replaced Corluka in the centre of defence. Vitali made his debut for the club after returning to Lokomotiv. Zhemaletdinov returned to the starting line up, while Kulikov and Krychowiak paired in the center of midfield. The new signing Ze Luis was included in the squad, but remained on the...