Idman.biz
"We knew yesterday that the game would be difficult. We also saw how the opponent prepared."
Idman.Biz reports that these words were said by Aykhan Abbasov, the head coach of the Azerbaijani national team, after the 2026 World Cup match with France.
The game ended 3:0 in favor of France.
"From the first minutes, we were ready for the opponent's pressure and fan support. The opponent's skill was at a high level. Our players showed perseverance. This is really important for us at the moment. After the desire for perseverance, the future will be easier. It is necessary to gain experience with these teams, because it is a top team. In general, I would like to thank my players for the perseverance they showed in today's game," Abbasov said.
The head coach noted that the team is expecting a more difficult game in three days: "We saw that many players had pain at the end. Nevertheless, we will seriously prepare for the game with Ukraine."
