MOSCOW, July 5, Andrey Simonenko. New Strategic Development Director of Torpedo » Ilya Gerkus is able to benefit the Moscow football club, since this direction corresponds to his abilities, said Yuri Semin, former head coach of Moscow Lokomotiv. appointed Ilya Herkus. Previously, Gerkus served as president and CEO of Lokomotiv, where he worked with Semin. “This direction suits his abilities,” Semin said in response to a request to comment on the appointment of Herkus to Torpedo. “I think he can bring Torpedo benefits. Let's wish him good luck.» The speaker is sure that Herkus will be well received in the new club, despite the opposition of the active part of the fans of Lokomotiv and Torpedo. “I don’t think that there will be any problems here, especially since he is a neutral person or, at least, gravitates towards Zenit. It will work well — the fans will accept him,” Semin said. Last season, Torpedo won the right again play in the RPL.
