"It is possible for us to pass the stage".
This was stated to Idman.biz by Afran Ismayilov, the coach of "Araz-Nakhchivan", while assessing the chances of his team against "Aris" (Thessaloniki), which is their opponent in the UEFA Conference League.
The former football player of the national team is optimistic about the fate of the pair: This is our first year in European Cups. We will do our best to be the team that advances to the next stage. The opponent is very experienced. Nevertheless, after forming a good team and preparing well, it is possible for us to pass the stage."
According to him, the Greek representatives are not unfamiliar opponents for Ismayilov: "When I played in Garabagh, we were rivals with PAOK. Now, as a coach, I am experiencing a similar situation. Their championship is very high quality and at a high level. Serious teams such as "Olympiacos", PAOK, AEK, " Panathinaikos" perform. We will not go to the field to lose. We will fight to the end."
It should be noted that the first match between the teams will take place on July 24 in Baku, and the return match will take place a week later on the road.
Murad Abdullazade
İdman.biz