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"Since the team is new, there will naturally be difficulties. We just need to be patient in this matter."
This was stated by Nadir Nabiyev, the new head of the "Shafa" academy, in an interview with sportal.az.
We present that interview.
- How did your appointment to "Shafa" come about? Did the offer come a long time ago, or did everything happen in a short time?
- The offer came, we met and after discussing, we decided to work together.
- You have probably already started working. What will be your main ideas and main tasks in the academy's work?
- Initially, coaches with the appropriate category will be invited. After that, selections will be made for other required age groups. The main work in children's football starts after that.
- You did good work in "Turan Tovuz". Are there opportunities and conditions to do the same or better in "Shafa"?
- Since the team is new, there will naturally be difficulties. We just need to be patient in this matter. I believe that after a certain period of time, we will be able to see players from the "Shafa" team in the national teams as well.
- "Shafa" is a club that aspires to the Premier League. But I guess the club will need a base to grow further and become more serious. At least a base will be built where team A and lower age groups will train permanently?
- If "Shafa" wins a ticket to the Premier League, one of the requirements will be children's football. For this, first of all, it is necessary to fulfill the requirements of licensing. After that, I believe that the issues you mentioned will be resolved in stages.
- "Shafa's" main team is achieving successful results under the leadership of Elgiz Karamli, and they are currently the undefeated leader in the I League. What do you think about this? Karamli is a young specialist, what do you think about his work?
- Currently, four teams are fighting for the championship. It is necessary to fight to the end to achieve the goal. I believe that the team will win its first championship. Elgiz Karamli is a young specialist. If the team is going towards the championship without losing, it is necessary to note the great contribution of the coaches here as well.
- "Shafa" was once the winner of the Azerbaijan Cup. Is it possible to repeat this again in the coming years?
- In the past, most of the players were invited to the national teams from the "Shafa" team. I believe that together with the result, we will achieve the same success again.
- The management has repeatedly stated in their interviews that foreigners will not take part in the team. Do you think it is possible to achieve success in the future with only locals and to strengthen in the Premier League?
- There are teams that have become champions in our national championship without a single legionnaire in their squad. It must be admitted that it is very difficult to achieve this today. We can even say it is impossible. Let's hope that there will be teams that will repeat this success in the future.
