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"I congratulate my players. It was a very important victory. What was important was that the players played disciplined. There were 1-2 gaps towards the end, but in general they showed a very attentive and disciplined game. Despite the fact that we had a team that handled the ball well. We had good attacks, we scored good goals. I wish success to the opponent and our team. I also thank our fans."
Sport24.az reports that these words were said by Qurban Gurbanov, the head coach of "Qarabağ", at a press conference after the match of the 15th round of the Misli Premier League with "Araz-Nakhchivan".
He answered journalists' questions.
- In the absence of Marko Jankovic, Joni Montiel played in that position, then Emmanuel Addai played. Was Jankovic not ready?
- We gave Jankovic a rest. We didn't let many players in the main squad. Because the previous match was intense and fast. It was the fastest game of recent times. Each player's performance was high.
- What are your expectations from the "Sabah" - "Qarabağ" match?
- Actually, today's results are due to Sabah's game. From game to game, a more capable, more dangerous "Sabah" is coming, a good team has been formed. They have good game discipline. We are playing against a very serious opponent. We will just give the players a rest today and tomorrow. Fatigue inevitably increases in football players. To be honest, we haven't analyzed the opponent closely yet. But we watched their games, we watched the matches "Neftchi" and "Turan Tovuz".
- After Kadi's withdrawal, can you see the same performance in the players playing in his position? Because it is written that in his absence, "Qarabağ" does not have the same performance in that position...
- It's a known issue. Every player has a suitable position. Kadi's withdrawal also affects other positions. Because when a player from a different position plays there, we also have other problems. This is inevitable. It is also in world football. But thank God, my players are doing their best for the result. Every team is not built on one player. Kadi plays in the playmaker zone, we sometimes played him as a defensive midfielder. It also depends on the opponent. Having talented, experienced players like Kadi on the field is an additional advantage for the team and the construction of our game. I would very much like my players to always be healthy.
- There are 2 games left until the winter break. Have the players been able to give more on the field than you expected at the beginning of the season, or how? What are the players' indicators?
- I was able to get what I expected from the players I expected. There were those who I couldn't get more than I expected. But it wouldn't be right for me to say it here. They know this and they accepted it correctly.
- Will the result of the match with "Sabah", that is, a defeat, affect the championship race?
- There are still many games ahead. When the season started, we were in what places, and after a while we started to climb step by step. "Sabah" was like that too. Now they have risen to better places. It's true, it's an important game. If we win, it doesn't mean that we will be champions at the end of the season. "Sabah" has a good team. Regardless of the result of that game, the fight continues. "Sabah" also focused all its attention on the championship.
- Have you met Akbar Zulfugarov, a fan who watched the "Qarabağ" match alone in the Women and Children's Shelter?
- No, not yet. But we will meet, he is here.
