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"Qarabag" is facing a very difficult game. The opponent is a very strong team."
This was stated by Rahid Amirguliyev, the former midfielder of "Qarabag", in an interview with futbolinfo.az.
– "Qarabag" will play its next match in the League stage of the Champions League against "Chelsea" today. What are your expectations from the match?
– Of course, "Qarabag" is facing a very difficult game. The opponent is a very strong team. The English Premier League is one of the strongest leagues in the world, and "Chelsea" is one of the teams that plays for the championship in this league. In this sense? Even if "Qarabag" plays at home, it will be a difficult test for our champion. On the other hand, "Qarabag" is not performing badly in the League stage of the Champions League. With the victories it has won and the football it has shown, it proves that it can play against any opponent. I believe that even if "Qarabag" cannot win, it will be able to leave the field with 1 point. A draw would also be a good result for our representative.
– Can the difficulties "Qarabag" has faced in recent matches create anxiety in the team before the game with "Chelsea"?
– "Qarabag" won excellent victories in the first matches of the League stage. It is true that they lost to "Athletic", but they did not play badly in that match either. Let's take into account that the Bilbao representative is also a very good team. Yes, they also lost points in the match against "Shamakhi" in the championship. But I don't think they will face problems in this regard. It's just that "Chelsea" is a very strong opponent. For this reason, the game will be difficult for "Qarabag".
– Can you compare the current "Chelsea" with the "Chelsea" you faced 8 years ago? Which team can be considered stronger?
– Yes, this will be "Qarabag"'s third game against "Chelsea". As for the comparison, "Chelsea" has always been strong and ambitious. In this sense, I don't think there is a big difference between that team and the current "Chelsea". It is true that there were many experienced players in "Chelsea" in our time. In their current squad, young people prevail. Nevertheless, the London representative is a team that plays for high places in all the tournaments it participates in.
– How do you assess "Qarabag"'s overall performance in the League stage of the Champions League, and did you expect such a start?
– "Qarabag" makes us happy with its successful performance and victories in the League stage. They have two victories, unfortunately, they lost in the third match. But overall, "Qarabag" is performing very well in the League stage. I don't think anyone expected this result before the League stage.
– Do you think "Qarabag" will be able to be among the 24 teams in the Champions League?
– We all want this. "Qarabag" advancing to the next stage in the Champions League would be an excellent result for both itself and Azerbaijani football. This team has been doing its best for years to represent Azerbaijan properly on the European stage. This is a gratifying fact. The progress and the results recorded show that, God willing, "Qarabag" will be in the "Top 24". It is true that there are still tough games left. Nevertheless, each of us has faith that "Qarabag" will be among the 24 teams. I wish them success.
