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"It's difficult to assess the season, as we continue to compete in two out of three competitions."
This was stated by "Qarabagh's" Cape Verdean midfielder Leandro Andrade in an interview with AZERTAC.
We present that interview.
- "Qarabagh" is competing with "Sabah" for the championship in the Azerbaijan Premier League this season. There is a 10-point difference between you and your main rival. How do you assess your team's chances of winning the championship?
- We work hard to be in a better position. We focus on each game to achieve successful results and do our best to win all matches. In parallel, the results of other games are also important in terms of clarifying the winner of the season, but we have focused our main attention on our own games. Our main goal now is to perform at a high level in all remaining matches and achieve maximum results.
- On April 22, you will play the return match against "Sabah" in the semi-final stage of the Azerbaijan Cup. A 2:2 draw was recorded in the first meeting. What are your thoughts on the second match?
- I think the match we will play against "Sabah" will be very interesting. "Sabah" is a high-quality opponent, and that's why I enjoy playing against them. As I said, it will be an interesting match, and I am looking forward to this game.
- Overall, how do you assess "Qarabagh's" performance this season?
- It is difficult to assess the season, as we continue to compete in two out of three competitions. The only tournament we are not currently competing in is the Champions League, and there, I think, we have come a long and beautiful way.
- We are also interested in your thoughts on your team's historic performance in the Champions League and your own performance...
- It is a fact that we made history, and this is an achievement that will never be forgotten. But I can also list a few factors that make our participation in the Champions League so special: winning in front of our 30,000 fans, feeling their energy, playing in legendary stadiums, competing against the best teams in the world... As a football player, I am eternally grateful to God for allowing me to participate, play, score goals, and experience the joy of victory in this tournament. This season has been valuable for me in terms of learning.
- In every transfer period, your name is mentioned with foreign clubs. It was even said that your decline was due to your desire to leave "Qarabagh"...
- It is a positive thing that there is interest and transfer rumors about me, because it shows that I am doing my job right. But at the same time, there is also a negative side, which can distract any football player. Therefore, I do not pay too much attention to such issues, I focus on my daily development and my team.
