Elshad Ahmadov: "The coach's work is visible in the team"

"16 rounds of the championship are behind us. There have been interesting, fast-paced matches among the games played. Even the teams in the outsiders did not give up easily in meetings with the leaders. In the first half of the season, "Sabah", "Sumgayit" and in some games "Imishli" made a name for themselves".

These words were said by Elshad Ahmadov, the former head coach of "Sabah".

The 55-year-old expert evaluated the first half of the season in the Misli Premier League.

"Qarabag" could not play with full strength in some games because they paid more attention to the Champions League. This is understandable. I am saddened by the situation of "Neftchi". The eighth place does not suit the country's most established club. There is also tension in the lower part of the tournament table. "Sabah" deserved the "winter championship" with its game. Especially in the last matches, they played interesting, entertaining games. This year's transfers helped the team a lot. In general, the coach's work is visible in the team", he said in his statement to sport24.az.

The former coach of "Baygushlar" also emphasized that there will be a tense fight between "Sabah" and "Qarabag" for the championship until the end:

"Will they be able to continue the leadership until the end? It depends on how the team returns from the break. But I believe that this season will not be as easy for "Qarabag" as in previous years. Most likely, we will witness a tense fight between "Qarabag" and "Sabah" for the championship".

It should be noted that "Sabah" went on break as the winter champion of the 2025/2026 season.