"Of course, I try to be ready to play 90 minutes. Even if I play less sometimes, I work harder in training to compensate for it."
This was stated by Qarabag forward Musa Gurbanli in an interview with futbolxeber.az.
We present that interview.
- To what extent did the mental and physical fatigue after the trip to Liverpool affect this match?
- Of course, it had an impact. It all adds up. The road was long. The players suffered a lot in the game. Especially those in the starting lineup. It was not easy to play 90 minutes, travel a long way, and then play in such a tense match again. I am very glad that we coped with it.
- You will face Newcastle in the Champions League play-offs. Do you agree that no matter how strong the opponent is, there is a chance?
- Of course, there is always a chance, it's football. The opponent is very tough. Newcastle is one of the leading teams in the Premier League. They have improved a lot in recent years. They have fast players. At least we will try. If there is a chance, we will try to use it.
- You have been entering the field later in most matches recently. How satisfied are you with your sports form?
- Of course, I try to be ready to play 90 minutes. Even if I play less sometimes, I work harder in training to compensate for it. Whenever I get a chance, I will be ready to help the team. But the more a football player plays, the more he gains form. Training is not the same as a game.