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Interview of Nadir Nabiyev, former striker of the Azerbaijan national team, to Futbolinfo.az
– Did you expect "Qarabag" to start the League stage of the Champions League with a victory? When "Benfica" took the lead with a 2-goal difference, did the possibility of our team facing a big defeat cross your mind?
– The opponent started the game better. When there is a two-goal difference in the first 15 minutes, you involuntarily start thinking a little differently. But "Qarabag" was able to change the course of the game.
– In your opinion, what components helped "Qarabag" to make a comeback in Lisbon?
– Although "Qarabag" was behind in the score, they did not break the game discipline and tried to have more possession of the ball. In addition, they made maximum use of the gaps in the opponent's defense line.
– In the match against "Benfica", whose game or games did you like the most in "Qarabag"'s squad?
– The team played so well in this match that it is difficult to distinguish any one football player. If I absolutely have to name one person, I would mention Marko Jankovic.
– "Qarabag"'s head coach Gurban Gurbanov gave a chance to the new transfer Kamilo Duran at the sharp end of the attack. As a former striker, were you completely satisfied with his performance?
– Kamilo Duran is a fast and technical football player. He made a good impression in the match against "Benfica". I believe that he will show a better game after he fully adapts to the team.
– It is clear that after this victory, the opponents in the League stage will take "Qarabag" more seriously. How many victories and how many points do you expect from our representative in the next 7 matches?
– Indeed, after the game with "Benfica", "Qarabag"'s job will be more difficult. It is difficult to say a specific number. But I believe that the team will score more points than expected.
– As a former member of the Azerbaijan national team, your opinion about the national team is also interesting. After the draw with Ukraine, the majority are of the opinion that our national team should be coached by a local coach, and several coaches are currently being mentioned. In your opinion, is the right decision to continue with Aykhan Abbasov, or do you support the appointment of another local coach?
– I have always been in favor of local specialists working in national teams. Aykhan Abbasov showed that we need to trust and support our own coaches. It would not be right for me to name names, but there are also coaches I would like to see in the national team.
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