Sport24.az
"Shamakhi" defeated "Zira" 2:1 at home in the 15th round of the Misli Premier League. Sport24.az reports that the head coach of the regional representative, Aykhan Abbasov, answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:
- I thank our fans, they were great. I congratulate my team and football players. Of course, the opponent is strong. Looking at recent years, it is a stable team. They had also come out of a difficult schedule. Both teams had episodes. We won an important victory, we must continue. I want the players to be more confident and motivated.
- You are close to the European Cup zone. Is there such a goal?
- A wide squad is needed to play in European Cups. There are important factors. We watch every game. The goal is to score points in every match. Last year, we scored 17 points in two rounds until winter, but this year we already have 20 points, and we have advanced in the cup. We have a strengthened team. At the same time, a budget is needed for the European Cup.
- Msanga will play in the African Nations League...
- Msanga came from the Serbian First League. Some people made fun of him for a week. They said, "Shamakhi" brought a football player from Tanzania. But now he is also invited to the national team, and he is justifying himself. It is even more pleasing that he scored a goal today and is leaving.
- Have you secured staying in the Premier League?
- I think 25 points will be enough. Now we have 20 points. Every place is important for us. We want to be better than last year.
