Filip Ozobic's "Neftchi" confessions: Victory, fans and new team

Filip Ozobic, the former "Neftchi" player currently wearing the "Turan-Tovuz" jersey, clarified interesting points in an interview with Sportinfo.az.

- Could you imagine defeating "Neftchi" in an away match after they underwent serious changes?

- "Neftchi" speaks for itself. Regardless of its condition, it is difficult to play against this team. After losing to "Araz-Nakhchivan" last week, we came here for victory. We were only thinking about 3 points.

- There is winning, and there is deserving to win. Did you deserve it?

- "Neftchi" showed a fighting game, they came at us until the end. But looking at the overall game, I think we were the side that deserved to win.

- How did it feel to appear in front of "Neftchi" fans in the "Turan Tovuz" uniform?

- Considering that we played in "Neftchi" for 2 years, it was nice for me to step into this stadium. The atmosphere has always been good here. Frankly, I can say that we had good feelings.

- Did you want to score a goal?

- (laughs) Of course. If I am a professional football player, it is my duty to do so. This is my job.

- If you had scored, would you have celebrated it in a special way, or would you have been silent as a sign of respect for the fans who supported you in the past?

- I would probably have been silent in honor of the fans.

- How does the renewed "Neftchi" impress you?

- Considering that a lot of players have arrived, it is normal to have some problems in terms of understanding. However, they seemed willing, they were attacking. Time is needed. It is impossible to do something in 1-2 days.

- It seems like you are far from your ideal form.

- Yes, I have certain shortcomings and I feel it. Joining the training camp late affected my physical condition. Today was the first time I was in the starting lineup. I need 3-4 games to get back to my previous form.

- Club manager Ehtiram Guliyev mentioned "Turan Tovuz"'s championship goal. Are you ready?

- We think about winning in every upcoming game. It is important for us to leave the field with maximum points. We will continue with this thought. The end of the championship will show what place we will be in at the finish. It is difficult to say something now.

Idman.biz