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"Araz-Nakhchivan" drew 2:2 with "Neftchi" in the away match of the 8th round of the Misli Premier League.
Idman.Biz reports that the head coach of the guests, Elmar Bakhshiyev, answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:
The specialist said that the game was interesting and dynamic: "There was a good competitive game on the field. We knew we would play against a good team. We prepared the team for a difficult away game. Today we did a good job as a team on the field. We could have won, we could have lost. We earned one point. We continue on our way."
- Will the transfer of a central defender be on the agenda in winter?
- We are not focused solely on that position. There is a long time until winter. If we have a problem in that position, a football player can be attracted. But my football players are universal, there are players who will play in the center of defense. I don't think we should have any problems.
- Were you dissatisfied with the head referee after the game?
- No, it wasn't dissatisfaction. It was just a game episode. We haven't fully watched Neftchi's second goal. But the episode is such that it is impossible to make an accurate decision.
- Are you satisfied with Patrik Andrade's performance?
- We don't think Patrik is on the decline. He was trying to give us the game we wanted from him. He is a great football player, he has great potential. He is also a part of the team. He will show even better games.
- His national team qualified for the World Cup, but his name was not on the list. Could this affect him?
- It didn't affect him in general. Of course, he is also happy that his country will play in the World Cup. We don't feel that he is under psychological influence. He is more focused on our team. I think that Patrik is a football player who stands out with his good game in our country and he is useful to us.
- You had a meeting with fans in Nakhchivan. Was this a step or message that you could hold your home games in Nakhchivan?
- The meeting was planned a long time ago. We had to postpone that trip to the national break due to preparation for the Conference League and the intensity of the games. It was a useful meeting. The team was also happy to see the city. They saw what kind of city it is, how they love football there. I think that if we return to Nakhchivan, our chances of growing as a team will increase. We were promised that the probability of holding the team's home games in Nakhchivan in the near future is high.
- Felipe Santos will play for the Benin national team. Did he consult with you? He will play in the African Cup of Nations and may be away from the camp...
- It's his decision. He wants to play in his homeland. This is normal in modern football. If you have the citizenship of a country. We were aware of it. We also wished him success. He accepted Benin citizenship with the desire to participate in the World Cup. Neither I nor Santos can answer what awaits us in the future. He is an important player for us. It would be more beneficial for the team if it were at our disposal.
