Lokomotiv Moscow manager Slaven Bilic has said that he expects to see more from star striker Roman Pavlyuchenko in the next few matches.

The ex-Tottenham Hotspur forward has enjoyed a mixed start to the Russian season, scoring once in three games and also putting through his own net.

Bilic told reporters: "I understand perfectly that this has not been the best period for him but Roman knows I expect more from him.

"It is because I know how strong a forward he is, Roman is a top level goalscorer. I see that he works without sparing himself, the goals will come."

Lokomotiv play their fourth match under Bilic in the Russian Premier League on Saturday against Alania Vladikavkaz.

Written by
Liam Power