Sport24.az
As part of the XXVII round of the Misli Premier League, "Shamakhi" hosted "Qarabağ". Sport24.az reports that after the game, the head coach of the home team, Aykhan Abbasov, gave a statement to the press.
The expert commented on the result as follows:
– I want to thank our fans. We know that towards the end of the championship, "Qarabağ" approaches every game like a final. We had little time to prepare for the game, we were very tired, we came to the field with losses. I thank my players for fighting to the end. Every point is important to us. It is important to maintain this pace until the end.
– Today the team's main goal weapon, Rossi, was not there. How much did this affect you?
– I consider the absence of any of our players a loss, but of course, the absence of leading players is a bigger loss and affects the team.
– Your team showed a very persistent fight in this game and in the last round. Is this persistence due to the opponent's name, or is this your general playing style?
– From the beginning of the season, we knew that if we had little persistence, we might have difficulty staying in the league. It is also difficult to maintain this pace at first, but from the first round to this day, the players are working to the maximum. The development of the players is obvious, I especially liked Oruj today.
– Does your tactical knowledge play a major role in the results achieved, or the motivation you give?
– Today we played with a different tactic due to "Qarabağ". It is gratifying that the players adapt quickly to changes. Of course, team spirit is also very important.
– Your main goalkeeper will not be in the next round due to a penalty. Does this concern you?
– Ricardo is one of the best goalkeepers in the Azerbaijan championship today. But on the other hand, I am glad that I can give Abdullah a chance. In general, I will give everyone a chance in the upcoming rounds. There are those who are waiting to debut in the main squad.
– There are talks about a new coach being brought from Eastern Europe at the end of the season. According to what is said, negotiations are underway, what can you say about this?
– "Shamakhi" is dear to me. I would like to continue here, but the team must also be strengthened financially. Although there have been many difficulties for two years, we have tried to overcome them. I think the club is on the right track, the right decisions should be made. It is the first time that I leave the club I work for comfortably.
