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Lokomotiv Moscow player dies at 22 while in coronavirus lockdown

Lokomotiv Moscow youngster Innokenty Samokhvalov has died while engaging in a solo training session during Russia's coronavirus lockdown.

The 22-year-old's tragic death was announced by the Russian Premier League club via statement and their social media accounts on Sunday.

Samokhvalov had been training at his property to keep fit with Russia's government imposing restrictions around football clubs' training sessions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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"On April 20, defender Innokenty Samokhvalov died, " the statement from Lokomotiv said. "The footballer became ill during an individual training session. Details of the tragedy are being clarified.