Idman.biz
A real competitive environment has formed in the Azerbaijan Premier League this season.
İdman.Biz reports that these words were said by Maksim Medvedev, the former football player of the Azerbaijani national team and "Qarabag".
In his statement to AZERTAC, he said that the championship is more intense and difficult compared to previous years: "For example, previously "Qarabag" could compete in both the domestic championship and the European Cups in parallel. Now, other clubs in the national championship have also become stronger. Now no game is easy and loss of points is inevitable. For example, "Qarabag" suffered a 0:2 defeat in the 17th round match with "Kapaz". However, such a result was not expected on paper. A tight schedule and fatigue also have an impact".
Maksim Medvedev highly appreciated the championship chances of his former team: "There are still many matches ahead. I believe in the team and I am sure that they will reduce the current point difference with the leader "Sabah" and rise to the leadership again. My wish is that "Qarabag" represents Azerbaijan in the Champions League next season as well".
The veteran defender noted that if another team becomes the champion, they will face stronger opponents in the Champions League, and serious questions will arise at that time: "Will that team be able to pass the first stage, or not? This is also a reality. But we have always been on the side of fair and sports-based competition. Whoever performs more stable, more prepared and stronger throughout the season should be the champion. The championship is not won by chance. Today, "Qarabag" is at such a level that even if they are 4 points behind, they have the potential to come and become the champion".
It should be noted that after 21 rounds, "Sabah" leads the tournament table with 52 points. "Qarabag", which has played one game less, is second with 45 points.
