Sport24.az
"Neftchi" will qualify for European cups by finishing the season in 4th place if they don't lose points in the next two rounds. "Zira"'s fatigue after losing to "Sabah" in the cup final may affect the results of the next two rounds." These words were said to Sport24.az by Agaselim Mirjavadov.
The experienced specialist evaluated the fight for 4th place in the Misli Premier League:
"Zira" has little time to recover, and it is important for the main players to show character. "Sabah" will face "Neftchi" in this round. The Masazir representative has already achieved its goal. Head coach Valdas Dambrauskas may release players who have had little chance during the season. However, the final decision still belongs to the head coach. Winning the championship and the Azerbaijan Cup is a great success. Now the main thing is to preserve the established image. "Neftchi" has been showing enthusiastic football in recent games. It is felt that the atmosphere within the team is normal. This factor is of particular importance in European Cup games. The club has a rich history and its potential always allows it to fight for the championship. For the development of Azerbaijani football, it is important that not only 2-3, but 6-7 teams compete for the championship. If competition increases, as it did about 14-15 years ago, the level of our football will also increase."
It should be noted that "Neftchi" currently holds the 4th place and is 3 points ahead of "Zira" in 5th place with 2 rounds remaining until the end of the championship. The team that finishes the championship in 4th place will participate in the UEFA Conference League in the new season (from the 1st stage). "Zira" still has a chance to go to the Conference League.
