"Three points in this match were extremely valuable for us. Character and struggle played a decisive role in the match. In the first half, "Shamakhi" seemed more eager. After the break, we took control of the game and performed better. Winning was of particular importance to us. At the same time, I congratulate Aykhan Abbasov for forming a competitive team like "Shamakhi"."
Telegraph reports that this was stated by the head coach of "Qarabagh" Gurban Gurbanov at a press conference after the away match against "Shamakhi" within the 19th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League, which they won with a score of 2:1.
"This squad missed the last match. Changes are also possible in the game with "Imishli". I am dissatisfied with some players. There are some nuances that they have to prove themselves. There are still a few days left. We may approach it differently. We may make different choices during the game. I believe we will say the right thing in the end," Gurbanov added.
Gurban Gurbanov also spoke about Nariman Akhundzade's transfer to a US club: "Serious negotiations are underway. It is coming to an end, but it is not concrete. Of course, it is not encouraging to go to such a club. But due to recent events, he had to go. Nariman was one of our most productive players in recent years. After the recent events, he could not control himself. He needs to leave to find himself again and recover. There is nothing to do. I hope it works out, it will be good for him. He has been working hard for the last two years to grow. Today, after the game, one of the players approached me and said that I had received a good offer. We don't know if we can keep it or not. I wouldn't say it's unpleasant, but the offer comes from a place where you can only go for money. We are trying to motivate them."
The experienced specialist also commented on the failure of Bahlul Mustafazade's transfer to a Chinese club: "There were a few details there. We had talked to him. Let me put it this way, I was on Bahlul's side. Let's not go too deep."
Of course, it is not encouraging to go to such a club. But due to recent events, he had to go. But Nariman was one of our most productive players in recent years. After the recent events, he could not control himself. He needs to leave to find himself again and recover. There is nothing to do. I hope it works out, it will be good for him. He has been working hard for the last two years to grow.