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"Someday, paths may part with any football player. Therefore, we accepted it normally. I also wish Elmar Bakhshiyev success."
This was stated by "Araz-Nakhchivan" midfielder Joshgun Diniyev in an interview with sportinfo.az.
We present that interview.
- In the 17th round of the Misli Premier League, you drew with "Imishli" away. How would you comment on the 2:2 draw?
- There is not much to talk about the game. You saw the condition of the field yourself. It is really hard to play football on such a lawn. Such a pitch in the Azerbaijan Premier League in 2026... It's terrible. We wanted to perform as number one. However, it was very difficult to show the football that the coach demanded from us on such a lawn. You slip in every ball, mud... We didn't get what we wanted. It would have been more gratifying for us if we had won.
- Considering the condition of the lawn, can we consider 1 point satisfactory for you?
- I think we were better than the opponent. Our head coach wants the ball to stay with us more. We were also working on it. We played better than the opponent. We just lacked finishing up front. The final passes did not work. As I said, this was due to the condition of the lawn. If the condition of the field was normal, we would have won 3 points.
- If we don't take into account the condition of the field, what else was missing for the victory?
- I think the main problem was the condition of the pitch. "Imishli" has played here before, so they are used to it. Also, the opponent's system does not require technical football. Therefore, the condition of the lawn affected us more.
- How much will the 2 lost points affect "Araz-Nakhchivan"'s claim for the European Cup?
- Of course, it is a loss of points. A team that wants to qualify for the European Cups must win the game against "Imishli". Fortunately for us, we had a trip to Guba in January. What can be done? We will try to insure this loss in the upcoming matches.
- What has changed in the team after Elmar Bakhshiyev's departure?
- There hasn't been much change in the team. There was no time for a big change. We were able to hold a training camp for only 15 days under the leadership of the new head coach. Every coach has his own system. Our new head coach's system is more about playing with number 1 and keeping the ball with us. I think if we can do what the coach wants, we will see a better "Araz-Nakhchivan".
- In general, how did Elmar Bakhshiyev's unexpected dismissal from the club affect the players?
- Of course, the results achieved during Elmar's time were not unsuccessful. It's just the decision of the management. Someday, paths may part with any football player. Therefore, we accepted it normally. I also wish Elmar Bakhshiyev success.
- You will face "Neftchi" in the next round. What are your expectations from that match?
- Of course, it will be a difficult game. But we will play against "Neftchi" on a better field. Both teams want to play in the European Cups. Therefore, I expect it to be a very interesting meeting. God willing, we will be the happy side.
