The latest status of 'Neftchi' goalkeeper Emil Balayev has been clarified.
İdman.Biz, citing idmanxeber.az, reports that our national team's goalkeeper was unable to play in the Azerbaijan derby because he fell ill.
It is reported that the footballer has already recovered.
He is participating in training with the team. If head coach Yuri Vernidub gives him a chance, the player will be on the field in the match against 'Turan Tovuz'.
Note that 'Neftchi' will face the Tovuz club at their home ground on October 24. The match will begin at 19:00.