Elvin Mammadov: "Sabah", "Zira", and "Sumgayit" can hinder "Qarabag";

"I would note the postponed match from the first round, "Sabah" vs. "Qarabag". It was truly a very interesting, fast-paced, and good game."

This was stated by Elvin Mammadov, the former midfielder of the Azerbaijani national team, in an interview with futbolinfo.az.

We present that interview.

– Which teams surprised you in a positive and negative way during the half-season in the Misli Premier League?

– "Sumgayit" stood out in a positive way. They play good and watchable football. "Gabala", in terms of results, surprised me negatively. Because this team shows good play. But because most of them are inexperienced football players, they cannot continue it.

– In your opinion, who was the most successful foreign player in the first half?

– I would note Joy-Lance Mickels. "Sabah"'s "number 20" has greatly benefited his team both with his play and with the goals he scored.

– And who do you consider to be the most successful local football player of the first half?

– No one plays more local football than "Qarabag". Therefore, I would say the local football players in "Qarabag": Bahlul Mustafazadeh, Elvin Jafarguliyev, Toral Bayramov, and Nariman Akhundzade.

– Which match of the first half was the most memorable for you?

– I would note the postponed match from the first round, "Sabah" vs. "Qarabag". It was truly a very interesting, fast-paced, and good game.

– How do you think, will "Sabah" be able to maintain its leadership until the end of the season? Or will "Qarabag" be the champion again?

– With the points "Sabah" has gained in recent games, they have added interest to the league and the championship race. In addition to "Sabah", the game displayed by "Zira" and "Sumgayit" can also hinder "Qarabag".

– As a young coach, which of the specialists currently working in the Misli Premier League do you benefit from the most? Whose game style do you like the most?

– Of course, I will mention Gurban Gurbanov's name. Fortunately, he was my coach. I have always tried to learn something from him.

– Which of the football players currently playing in the Misli Premier League reminds you of yourself with their playing style?

– It wouldn't be good for me to answer this question. For fans, I may be considered a good or a bad football player. Therefore, I do not consider it right to compare someone to myself. I wish every football player success and a football life without injuries.