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"We earned a very important 3 points. It wasn't one of the games we would call good, but we fought well on the field."
These words were said by "Zira" and Azerbaijan national team football player Ceyhun Nuriyev in an interview with futbolpress.az.
We present that interview:
– You played your 100th game in the Premier League. How do you feel?
– There is not much to say about the anniversary. It is positive statistics for me.
– You won the jubilee game. What are your thoughts on the game with "Sumgayit" (1:0)?
– We earned a very important 3 points. It wasn't one of the games we would call good, but we fought well on the field. In the second half, we allowed the opponent to play, so goal opportunities were created and they were allowed to enter our penalty area. But we defended well and won a well-deserved victory.
– Although the team started the season well, a decline is felt. What is this related to?
– Every team has a decline in a certain part of the season. The reason can be many things. We also have many injured recently, which affects the team's game. The important thing is to put our maximum effort and win in such a situation.
– The national break is coming up. Are you expecting an invitation from Abbasov? And what do you think about the games against Iceland and France?
– I am expecting an invitation. Being in the national team is a pride. We have been showing determination in recent games. We can create difficulties for our opponents. We are highly confident that we will win points.
– You lost 0:5 to Iceland away. Is there a desire for revenge?
– The result will not be like in the first game. We will go to the field to win. We believe we will do it.
– After Abbasov's arrival, there has been an increase in terms of the game. What has changed in the team? The squad is the same, the game is different
– What hasn't changed is that the team went to the game with confidence and to win points in both coaches' eras. What has changed is that we have increased our fighting spirit on the field during Abbasov's era. Relatively, we are more confident, we believe in ourselves more in ball possession. He was able to instill that confidence in us. But we are not satisfied with that.
– The players in the attacking line have little practice in their teams. As an attacking player, the burden falls on you. Does additional responsibility cause any pressure?
– I feel responsible, but there is no pressure. Pressure decreases after you believe in yourself. I want to score goals and assists for the national team and I can't wait for it.
– You haven't opened your goal account in the national team yet. Would it be more pleasant to score your debut goal against Iceland or France?
– It would be great. That's my goal. I will try to score my debut goal in these games.
– If you had a choice, Iceland or France? Because the goal you score against the French will be the first goal scored against them in the national history...
– If I had a choice, of course France. That would be history. I even dreamed of scoring it in Paris, but unfortunately I got sick and couldn't play. God willing, I will do it in Baku.
