Anatoli Nuriyev: The head coach didn't give me a chance at "Sabah", that's why I moved to "Zira"

"Zira"'s new transfer Anatoli Nuriyev gave an interview to Sport24.az after their victory against "Karvan-Yevlakh" (1:0) in the XX round of the Misli Premier League.

- You debuted in "Zira"'s squad in the match against "Karvan-Yevlakh". What are your impressions?
- It was the first time I was on the field after a certain break. The last time I wore the national team jersey was in November last year. Therefore, there were some difficulties. I hope I will regain my form over time. There are still 3 months until the end of the season.

- How did the transfer to "Zira" happen?
- An offer came. We negotiated and agreed. I want to play, I'm a football player and I can't always be on the bench. It's also psychologically difficult. That's why I wanted to change my club.

- Rashad Sadigov stated in the post-match press conference that they applied to "Sabah" for the transfer...
- Yes, there was an application. But I wanted to leave "Sabah" back in December. However, the club didn't want to let me go. Later, they made concessions.

- Did you have other offers?
- Yes, I did. But it's irrelevant to talk about it now. As I said, I always want to play. I will do my best in training for this.

- What happened that you suddenly became a reserve player for "Sabah"?
- The team is currently in good shape. There are also players playing in my position. The head coach didn't give me a chance. What can I do? I was trying to get on the field. Such things happen in football. There's nothing strange.

- If "Sabah" becomes champion, will you regret changing your club?
- I can only be happy about that. I was in "Sabah" for 3 and a half years. Football life is like that, sooner or later you change your club. Therefore, I will not regret anything. I hope my career in "Zira" will be successful.

- The draw for the UEFA Nations League took place these days. How do you assess the opponents in the group?
- It's a good draw. I wouldn't say that Lithuania and Liechtenstein are that strong. Frankly, I haven't seen their games lately. In any case, the goal is to rise to Division C.