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"We formed our team with the budget allocated in the summer, and if someone left us, we could have thought about something."
This was stated by Aykhan Abbasov, the head coach of the Azerbaijani national team and "Shamakhi", in an interview with sport24.az.
We present that interview.
- We would like you to evaluate the winter break. Were you able to prepare as you wanted?
- It is a bit difficult because the players come from vacation. But this is good for every team. There are difficult games during the season. Players have psychological fatigue. During the two-week break, players inevitably lose physical form. We are trying to eliminate this in the training camp. Everything is fine. We had minor injuries. We have five or six days left.
- You only "tied" one player to your "colors" during the break. Is there a possibility of a new player joining the camp until the end of the winter "transfer window"?
- We formed our team with the budget allocated in the summer, and if someone left us, we could have thought about something. "Sumgayit" wanted to bring Sanan Muradli back, and we didn't create a problem. We took young football player Ramiz Muradov on loan instead of Sanan Muradli. He is also having a good season in the reserve league. In general, we want to give such young football players a chance. Because Rufat Abbasov also played in the reserve team in "Neftchi".
- During the break, you also went to Antalya as the head coach of the national team. We would like to know your impressions of the trip to Turkey...
- I would like to watch all the teams. I didn't have much time. My assistants were also there. We were able to watch two games of "Garabagh". We had the opportunity to see local football players in action in the friendly matches of "Zira" and "Sumgayit". We met with Renat Dadashov and exchanged ideas. The trip was productive. It was nice to watch the current situation of the players.
- Your first game after the break is against "Gabala". What are your expectations?
- All games will be difficult after winter. "Gabala" is a good team. Every match will be like a final. We have informed the players about this. We want to win points not only with "Gabala", but in all games.
- Can we see new faces in the national team's matches to be held in March?
- The championship has not started yet. We have in mind to look at new players. This will be known after how they will play until March. Maybe an unexpected football player will be in better shape. We are watching everyone.
- Today "Garabagh" is facing "Eintracht". What are your expectations from this game?
- I wish "Garabagh" success. After the friendly meetings, we saw that the players are in good spirits. I believe that they will show good results in the game with "Eintracht" and increase their chances of reaching the play-offs.
