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Gurban Gurbanov: "It would be more interesting for us if he went to Sevilla"
Qarabağ defeated Kapaz 5-1 in a test match. Sport24.az reports that Gurban Gurbanov, the head coach of the Aghdam team, made statements after the match:
- How is the preparation for the second half of the season going?
- We have gathered for a very short time. We wanted the players to feel like they were in an official game. We created conditions for each player to be on the field for 45 minutes. We instructed them not to rush and be careful. The championship starts on the 17th, we don't have much time to prepare. It is not so easy to play games at high dynamics. Today's game was useful for the players. I thank the management of Kapaz and Azer Bagirov for accepting our offer. The game we will play with Zira on the 12th may be more active. We will try to bring the team to a normal level before the upcoming official matches.
- What is the situation with the injured players?
- Badavi Huseynov has not yet started training with the team. We created conditions for Bahlul Mustafazade and Marko Vesovic to play for 20-25 minutes today. Abdullah Zubir had a fever for several days. That's why he didn't go to training with the team. The others are slowly recovering completely. Aleksey Isayev had surgery. He started training with the team from the first day. We also instructed him to be careful. Everything will be fine by the end of the month.
- Why isn't Yassin Benzia participating in the training camp?
- Benzia's mother's condition is a bit serious. That's why he didn't return to Azerbaijan. We didn't say anything to him. He sent a message once. We also agreed that he should be with his mother more. I can't say when he will come.
- You gave young players a chance today. What do you think about them?
- Several players participate in training with us more often. But they still need to work harder, they need to participate in training with the main team players. In general, they are willing and hardworking. I think they should be more careful.
- There are reports that Qarabag is interested in Yanis Stoica, who plays for Hermanstadt. What can you say about this?
- We don't have such information.
- Are transfers expected in winter?
- To be honest, we really want it. We have devoted most of our work to transfers. But according to the negotiations of the last few days, it does not seem completely realistic to get it. We still have time. We will try to do something.
- Will the upcoming matches with FCSB and Olympiacos affect Juninho's transfer? Or if there is a good offer, will you let him go?
- There is already an offer. Here, sometimes it is necessary to take into account both the players and the club that sends the offer. Transferring from Qarabag to both Sevilla and Flamengo means the growth of our club and more attention to the club. Imagine how much news about Qarabag has been written in the Spanish and Brazilian press in the last week... We were talking about this with Richard Almeida, one of our Brazilian players. They have started to analyze our other players and are interested in them. Big discussions are going on. We may lose our player. But in general, the club will achieve great success with this transfer. It is possible that in the future, players will come to Qarabag more easily. Because there are good transfers from here to other clubs. It is a big step both football and politically.
- Redon Cica was not registered for the Europa League games, and Juninho's departure is on the agenda. How will you build the attack line in the next two European Cup matches?
- We have options, we have to take a step. There have been such cases many times and we have found a solution. There are players who can play in that position.
- In your opinion, is it better for Juninho to move to Sevilla or Flamengo?
- Of course, the player's desire is very important. Maybe it would be more interesting for us if he went to Sevilla. Because it is Europe, it is closer to us, it is a rooted club. When it comes to Flamengo, if a football player like Ronaldinho came out of there, it means that this club also has very good working principles. The main thing is that the player likes it.