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"No, we didn't become complacent. There may have been a slight lack of concentration."
This was stated by Neftchi midfielder Ifeanyi Matthew in an interview with futbolxeber.az.
We present that interview:
- You advanced to the 1/8 finals by winning 6:2 against MOIK in the cup match. What can you say about the match?
- We had a good game. We had a lot of goal chances. In the end, we were able to score 6 times. We passed the stage, we must already think about the upcoming games.
- After 3:0, it was as if the team stopped. As a result, the difference in the score was minimized. Was this due to complacency?
- No, we didn't become complacent. There may have been a slight lack of concentration. In addition, we made some mistakes in defense. This led to us conceding two goals.
- Have you fully adapted to the team yet?
- Everything happens step by step. I am in a new country, a new environment, a new team. Of course, time is absolutely necessary. The atmosphere in the team is great, and this helps me to get through the adaptation more easily.
- You started in the match against MOIK. Do you think you will get this chance in the next game as well?
- Of course, I would like to start in every game. But this does not depend on me alone. My job is to work with all my strength in training and show that I deserve to start.
- What has changed inside Neftchi since Abubakar's arrival?
- Abubakar is a very strong football player. Everyone knows this. He has already shown his level from the first games. With his arrival, the team's self-confidence and level have increased even more. I am very happy to be playing with such a football player.
- Considering that Abubakar is Cameroonian and you are Nigerian, will you help him in the adaptation process?
- Of course, when he asks me for something, I do what I have to do. But Abubakar has no problem communicating. Communication within the team is very important, and he can do it. From the first day, he has established a very good relationship with everyone.
- The game against Kapaz is coming up, and then the game against Qarabag. This confrontation is also called the Azerbaijan derby, and fans are already thinking about that match. In general, what do you know about Qarabag and will Neftchi be able to please their fans in the derby?
- I have information about Qarabag. It is a very strong team. They have fantastic football players. We respect them. But we will also go to the field to win. Because our goal is to achieve good results in every match. Fans should rest assured, we will do our best against Qarabag.
