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"At the beginning of the season, I had injury problems, which made it difficult for me to find my rhythm and perform consistently."
This was stated by Jesse Sekidika, a Nigerian football player of "Sabah", in an interview with futbolinfo.az.
We present that interview.
– You will face "Kapaz", "Neftchi" and "Turan Tovuz" in the last three games of the championship. Will the goal in these matches, which are already formal for you, be to win absolutely, or will the players primarily try not to expend much energy and protect themselves from injuries?
– Every game is important at this level. We represent the club, the fans and ourselves, so the approach doesn't change – we go out to win every match. Of course, it is also important to stay in shape as there is an important final game ahead, but the team's standard remains the same.
– Compared to league matches, the match you will play against "Zira" in the final of the Azerbaijan Cup will be of great importance to you. Will you be able to win the cup for the 2nd time in a row and complete the season with a "golden double"?
– The Cup final is very important to us. The championship was a great success, but we want more. We know that "Zira" is a strong and well-organized team, so it won't be easy. But we believe in our quality and mentality. If we show our best game, we can end the season with a "golden double".
– You are usually not in the starting lineup, you are released later. What do you think is the reason for this? Can playing less cause you to leave the team in the summer?
– At the beginning of the season, I had injury problems, which made it difficult for me to find my rhythm and perform consistently. The squad is determined by the head coach, and we must respect his decision. This is a part of football. To be honest, right now I am focusing all my attention on finishing the season strongly and benefiting the team as much as possible.
– "Sabah" will represent Azerbaijan in the Champions League. After "Qarabag"'s magnificent achievements in Europe, the fans will also be demanding towards your team. Do you think "Sabah" will be able to repeat "Qarabag"'s success in the Champions League?
– "Qarabag" has represented Azerbaijani football at a very high level in Europe and deserves great respect for this. For "Sabah", this is a new challenge and a great opportunity. I believe that our team will also achieve good results in Europe.
