Demchenko's comment on the 0:4 defeat to "Neftchi"

After the match of the XVIII round of the Misli Premier League "Araz-Nakhchivan" - "Neftchi" (0:4), the head coach of the home team Andrey Demchenko answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the specialist first shared his views on the meeting...

– The first half was not favorable for us. We conceded goals from standard situations. We made mistakes and "Neftchi" scored two goals. We played better after the break, created chances. Special desire is needed to play attacking game. Football players should have a certain psychological state to play attacking football. I didn't see this in the players. I congratulate "Neftchi", they played well and scored 4 goals.

– "Araz-Nakhchivan" management is known for its demands. If winless games continue, is it possible that you will leave the team before the end of the season?

– I understand that 0:4 is an unpleasant score. I want to teach the team to play attacking football. It is not easy to change psychologically within three weeks. Time will tell. My stay here depends on the result.

– Apart from the attack, there are also problems in defense...

– Yes, it's a big problem. We attacked and saw 4 goals in our goal in 90 minutes. Defending all the time is not European football. We want to meet the requirements of modern European football.

– Felipe Santos, Ramon Machado, Nuno Rodrigues, who took the team to European cups last season, are out of the main squad. What is the reason?

– The first thing for me is the training process. Whoever is stronger, whoever understands my philosophy faster, plays.

– Your compatriot Vernidub knows you well. To what extent did this factor play a role in the defeat?

– I know Vernidub well, he worked in Ukraine. I also followed his work. But today we must try to teach our game.

– Is Hamidu Keyta, who performed well in training but could not beat the opponent in the match, or Felipe Santos, who came on later and brought activity on the flank, more important to you?

– We see this in the game. Felipe Santos is a non-standard player. Football is not only about attack, it is also about defense. It is necessary to be with the whole team both in attack and in defense.