Gurban Gurbanov after the "Sumgayit" - "Qarabagh" match: Thoughts and Comments

After the "Sumgayit" - "Qarabagh" match (2:4) of the XII round of the Misli Premier League, the head coach of the visiting team, Gurban Gurbanov, answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the specialist first shared his thoughts on the meeting...

– I congratulate my players. We won an important three points. After the break, players inevitably lose their rhythm. This was also felt in the course of the game. It was a very good, interesting game. There was good dynamics and struggle. "Sumgayit" is a well-organized team. They started the game with a different system. We had prepared differently. But gradually we caught up with the game. There was a real football atmosphere on the field.

– The opposing head coach didn't seem to congratulate you...

– No, he did. You saw it wrong.

– How ready is Montiel for the game against Napoli?

– It is true that it seems difficult for him to be in the "11". Today he appeared on the field for the first time in the starting lineup. We were thinking of playing him for 45 minutes. He showed himself in a good light. He needs time to get back in shape.  Even if he is not in the starting lineup, he may appear during the game.

– Elvin Jafarquliyev was on the reserve list because he was not fully recovered?

– He recovered 2-3 days ago. He has lost some of his athletic form.

– After the last break, you defeated Turan Tovuz, and this time Sumgayit. Wasn't it difficult to focus on this match on the eve of the upcoming match against Napoli?

– I wish we had 2-3 days. But unfortunately, we don't. We will try to prepare well. We will try to show the players the necessary elements. This is not the first time this has happened.

– Was the red card given to the Sumgayit player a harsh decision?

– It could be. In general, football is a contact sport, it is aggressive. Sometimes you may not be able to control your emotions. I wish that harsh decisions were not made sometimes. But they set rules for us that make us think we are wrong. It is possible that the red card decision was wrong.

– Lately, you seem to be giving emotional reactions. What is this related to?

– Is there anyone in life who is not emotional?

– You have always been restrained...

– Maybe sometimes. I may be a little emotional at the beginning of the game. But it didn't happen later (laughs).

– Kashuk seemed to be limping after the goal...

– It seems he was hit in the leg.

– "Bu Sheherde" parodied you at the concert. What is your attitude to this?

– I don't want to interfere in anyone's work. I don't watch such things much. I wish them success.

– Will Kady's absence be felt in the game against Napoli?

– There have been such cases. When all the players are healthy, our preparation is also at a good level. The absence of any player has its effects.

– What will be the main thing in the game against Napoli?

– Anything can happen. We will see in the coming days.

– Will there be a surprise in the game against Napoli?

– We will try to fight well.