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After the "Shamakhi" - "Imishli" match within the 23rd round of the Misli Premier League, the head coach of the home team, Aykhan Abbasov, held a press conference. Commenting on the match that ended in a goalless draw, the specialist drew attention to the psychological fatigue of his players and the opponent's playing style.
Idman.Biz reports that Aykhan Abbasov stated that his team performed on a tight schedule and that the defeat in the last match had a negative impact on the players. He noted that despite the fatigue, they fought well for 90 minutes, and spoke harshly about "Imishli"'s game tactics. According to the head coach, the opposing team is the collective that draws the most in the championship, and they focus more on stopping the opponent than playing football on the field. Abbasov recalled that they had seen the same scene before in the game in Guba, and emphasized that one point earned against such a closed game is important in terms of maintaining their place in the tournament table.
Speaking about the club's goals for the current season, the expert noted that the main goal was to stay in the Premier League. He said that "Shamakhi" does not differ from other lower-ranked teams in terms of budget and opportunities, but despite this, they show stable results with young people and new legionnaires. He attributed the failure in the cup to the strength of the opponent "Garabagh" and the lack of experience in his own squad.
To the journalists' question about the bonuses given to clubs for local players and therefore giving young people more chances, Aykhan Abbasov's answer was firm. The head coach stated that this issue belongs solely to him and has not been discussed with the management. He added that he chooses the squad in every match according to his approach and goals, and that he alone decides who will play.
