Idman.biz
"If the game is postponed, the coaching staff will probably take action. In this case, we will not appear on the field for about 2 weeks, which, of course, will affect the team."
This was stated by "Neftchi" midfielder Elvin Jamalov in an interview with sport24.az.
We present that interview.
- You won a 1:0 victory over Gabala in the 19th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League. What can you say about the game?
- The first half was very good for us. We started the match actively, scored an early goal. We still had chances to stand out. Unfortunately, we couldn't take advantage of them. After the break, the opponent also had chances. We fought to the end. Although we were 10 people, we won a very important 3 points.
- Gabala was more active in the second half. What do you attribute this to?
- In the first half, the guys spent a lot of energy. We were constantly applying a lot of pressure in front. After the break, we kept the score. I believe that we will perform better in the upcoming games.
- After Yuri Vernidun's arrival, the team won 3 victories and drew 2 times, scoring 11 points. Can we say that Neftchi has already recovered?
- The games against Gabala and Kapaz are very important for us. We defeated one, the second remains. If we win in the meeting with "Kapaz", it can be said that "Neftchi" has already joined the fight for European Cups. The upcoming match is very important for us. We will do our best to defeat Kapaz.
- After the match with Kapaz, there is a game with Qarabag, the time of which is also being discussed to be changed. Can postponing the game with Qarabag negatively affect Neftchi?
- If the game is postponed, the coaching staff will probably take action. In this case, we will not appear on the field for about 2 weeks, which, of course, will affect the team. Because we usually train on a weekly program. The end of that preparation is completed with the game. In any case, we must be prepared for such a situation. But now we are thinking about the game with Kapaz.
- There were rumors during the winter break that you would leave Neftchi...
- I'm happy here. It is every football player's dream to play in a team like Neftchi. True, I would have had more chances when I first came. I haven't been playing much lately. This also causes certain news to spread. I am currently in Neftchi, I have a contract until the end of the season. I will try to show myself in a good way in the next 4-5 months and stay here.
- You received an offer from Gabala during the winter break. Did you not want to leave yourself, or did Neftchi not let you go?
- Yes, I thought it was better to stay.
- It can be said that the strongest competition in Neftchi is precisely in your position. Did this factor not affect your decision?
- Every football player wants to play more. There is a lot of tense competition in my position. This also has an impact. However, I also want to play more, show myself and get an invitation to the national team. If we don't take into account recent times, I have always played. I will continue to fight after that. No matter how strong the competition is, I will do my best to get a chance.
