Overview
- Lokomotiv Novosibirsk announced the diagnosis after a routine medical exam via the club’s official Telegram channel on December 8.
- The club said Deroo will receive a course of chemotherapy and did not disclose further medical details or a timeline for return.
- Lokomotiv affirmed that the 33-year-old’s contract remains in force and that he stays with the team.
- In a message to fans, Deroo called the treatment difficult, vowed to keep supporting the squad, and thanked supporters for their encouragement.
- Deroo joined Lokomotiv this season and previously played for Zenit-Kazan and Dynamo Moscow, winning four Russian league titles and three national cups.