Former Russian footballer Vladimir Granat shared his thoughts on the rumors surrounding the potential transfer of forward Nikolay Komlichenko from Rostov to Krasnodar. Komlichenko, an alumnus of Krasnodar's academy, is anticipated to serve as a rotation player if he makes the move, particularly in the event that Smolov leaves the team. Granat speculated that Rostov might be executing a strategic plan to sell both Komlichenko and fellow player Maxim Osipenko for a substantial amount, which would enable them to acquire strong replacements. He further observed that should Smolov depart and Cordoba remain, Komlichenko would indeed become a rotation player at Krasnodar. This season, Komlichenko has participated in 33 matches, scoring eight goals and providing five assists for Rostov.