Sport24.az
After the match of the X round of the Misli Premier League "Karvan-Yevlakh" - "Zira" (2:3), the head coach of the guest team, Rashad Sadiqov, answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the specialist first shared his thoughts on the meeting…
– The games of the championship are such that you cannot approach any game easily. Even before the match, we knew what kind of game awaited us here. In the last round, they showed a good, persistent game against "Turan Tovuz". We knew it would be difficult. In the first half, we created numerous goal episodes. The opponent's goalkeeper made incredible saves. In our case, a shot at our goal became a goal. During the break, I said that we should continue like this, increase the speed a little. After the break, although the opponent scored another goal, the players found strength in themselves, made a comeback and won. We must continue like this. A tough game awaits us against "Turan Tovuz".
– What was the reason for the captain (Gismat Aliyev) being on the bench?
– He seemed tired. I was thinking of not playing him in the last match either, but at the last moment I changed my mind. Today I thought of giving him a little rest.
– When will your injured players return?
– Issa Cibrilla will start training, but his playing is questionable. Volkov is also expected to return after the national break.
– How would you comment on the goals you conceded?
– I think it was the mistake of the live wall. It looked like the goal we conceded against "Qarabag". There, too, the ball passed under the live wall. Similar mistakes happen in standard situations. There was nothing clear in the second goal. The opponent caught a 100% episode.
– Have you spoken to Ruan Renato about playing for the Azerbaijan national team?
– I have no conversation. In recent years, there has been stagnation in the process of naturalization. Renato is a player who can benefit our national team. He has Azerbaijani characteristics - patriotism, attention, relationship with football players. If there is a need for naturalization of such football players, it can be done. Again, the decision does not depend on me. As a coach of "Zira", not as an Azerbaijani, I would be happy to see him naturalized. Let it be as it is advised.
