Aykhan Abbasov: "It's twice as upsetting to lose when you play like this"
"It was a disappointing defeat. It's twice as upsetting to lose when you play like this. In terms of the match, our players performed well. We conceded a goal due to carelessness in the last seconds of the first half. Such a goal gives the opponent a psychological advantage. It's upsetting to miss goals against "Zira" because they are a team that plays compactly and launches fast attacks. They scored the second goal in the same way. The championship continues. If we reduce individual mistakes, the results will be better. We have to work hard. We will be better. I believe in that." Sport24.az reports that these words were said by the head coach of "Shamakhi", Aykhan Abbasov, at the press conference held after the match of the 19th round of the Misli Premier League with "Zira".
- What do you think was the fair result of the game?
- I think it was a draw.
- What did you feel when Arsen Aghajabayov missed the goal episode in the last minute?
- Before that, Belajdi Pusi also had a 100 percent episode. Getting into these episodes is a job in itself. I feel sorry for the players' efforts. The game signals us that we will be better.
- There are many individual mistakes in defense. What steps are you planning to take?
- You are right. We lost both the match with "Garabagh" and today's game due to individual mistakes. We have to find a solution to this.
- "Shamakhi" plays well, but there are no results...
- We know that a good game does not give points. But our goal is clear. This game gives us hope to achieve that goal.
- "Shamakhi" was the club that made the most transfers in winter. Have you completed the transfer process?
- The reason why we made the most transfers is that the most players left us. It is the budget approved at the beginning of the season. We will probably make one more transfer and be satisfied.
- There are rumors that the number of teams in the Premier League will be increased and the legionnaire limit will be abolished. Do you think this will benefit the country's football?
- I am always in favor of having more teams. Because it is difficult to play 4 rounds. If the number of teams increases, local players will also play, and young players will emerge. Not all teams will bring legionnaires, not everyone will play for European cups. We must also develop in terms of conditions. Premier League games should be held in good stadiums.