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Ayxan Abbasov, the head coach of the "Shamakhi" team, which plays in the Misli Premier League in football, answered journalists' questions after the match against "Neftchi" in the last game of the 31st round.
Idman.Biz reports that the specialist congratulated the opponent on the victory and stated that this meeting was of a final nature for "Neftchi".
"They won a well-deserved victory. We knew it was a final game for them. David Santos' injury in the last game created discouragement in the team. I wish him healing from God. He suffered a serious injury," Abbasov said.
The head coach emphasized that they are waiting for the last games of the season:
"We are waiting for the last games. We are in such a place in the championship that the last matches are formal for some clubs. However, we will have our last home game. We will play against "Turan Tovuz". We will prepare. We saw some players on the field today as well".
The head coach stated that the games with consecutive strong opponents affected the team. According to him, although "Shamakhi" conceded six goals in the last two matches, it was among the teams that conceded few goals before:
"True, we conceded six goals in two games. Before that, we were in fourth or fifth place in terms of conceding few goals. Our schedule was tough. When evaluating the championship in general, we thought that it would be very difficult if the last matches were decisive for us. We faced opponents playing for European Cups and the championship".
Abbasov said that the players were tired, and injuries and the end-of-season factor affected the team:
"Before these matches, our situation in the championship was clear. The players are a little tired. It was very intense, there were injuries. You can see that the players are waiting for the holidays. This is normal too. They also hinder us. "Neftchi" was also very motivated. It's all a reason. My players gave their lives on the difficult road. We as a club are satisfied with them. Our fans also came. We wanted to make them happy. But it didn't work out".
The specialist also answered the question about leaving "Shamakhi". Abbasov said that they will talk with the club at the end of the season and that he has the last two games left in the team:
"Why were we saying at the end of the championship... Because this conversation has been going on since winter, there are thoughts about what will happen in the summer. We talked to the club, we analyzed them, they know what will happen. I have the last two games left in "Shamakhi". We would like to leave by winning points".
The head coach denied the claims that he would coach "Shafa". He said that he has not yet received offers from clubs and that he will focus on his work in the national team:
"There was no such conversation. We will probably focus on one place. A difficult road awaits us in the national team. We will fully prepare for those games. There have been no offers from clubs yet".
