Rashad Sadiqov after the game against "Kapaz": "My players showed responsibility on the field from the first minute"

"Zira" defeated "Kapaz" with a score of 5:0 in the 3rd round of the Misli Premier League at their home ground. Sport24.az reports that the head coach of the "eagles", Rashad Sadiqov, answered journalists' questions at the press conference held after the match:

- I congratulate my players. We won a very important 3 points. It was important to win before the national break. We were more prepared than "Kapaz". Because we started preparing for the new season in mid-June. It is normal for our players to be more prepared than the opponent. This affected the course of the game. We know that the opponent's selection was late. They even transferred two good players in recent days. I think that "Kapaz" will turn into a very dangerous team after 3-4 rounds and will add color to the championship. My players showed responsibility on the field from the first minute. The result and the game are not an indicator of the difference between the two teams. I wish "Kapaz" success in the next rounds.

- Brahim Konate was playing in the position of defensive midfielder. Did you try this during the training camp?

- Konate also played as a defensive midfielder in "Shamakhi". But there the system was a little different, he was very active in attacks. We know that Konate is a versatile player. During the training camp, we were preparing him more as a playmaker. Ismayil Ibrahimli had a micro-injury. He will also join the national team's training camp. That's why we protected him. We also took the opportunity and gave Konate a chance to restore his form. He showed himself well in the position of defensive midfielder.

- How do you assess the performance of Yegor Bogomolsky and Leroy Mikels?

- It is nice for us that the players are making their debut. It is doubly nice when it is successful. Leroy joined the game confidently. He hasn't played football for two months. Playing a lot after a long break is also risky. Bogomolsky also joined the game very well. Both of them accelerated our game in attack. We want to increase competition in the attacking line. This is important. All players must be in tone.