Rauf Aliyev: "It may be risky for "Qarabagh" to retreat to defense

"Ferencváros" lost in front of their home fans. Therefore, they have nothing left to lose. That's why they will try to show their desire to win by playing attacking football from the first minutes. Because they have no other way. This can create a chance for "Qarabagh" to punish the opponent in counter-attacks."

Idman.biz reports that these thoughts were expressed by former "Qarabagh" striker Rauf Aliyev in his statement to Futbolinfo.az.

The veteran football player said that the result achieved on the road will not create complacency in "Qarabagh": "The victory on the road is very important for the players from a psychological point of view. But "Qarabagh" players are experienced enough. Most of them have been playing in European Cups for many years. In my opinion, the result achieved on the road will not create complacency in the team. On the contrary, they will still take the field very seriously. "Qarabagh" always shows stable football, regardless of the opponent. Even if they are ahead in the score, they do not retreat to defense. Because this can be risky for them. I think they will still control the ball and pay more attention to the attack."

According to him, the team is making a better impression from game to game, and has already found the game rhythm they wanted: "The team is making a better impression from game to game. Maybe they are already finding the game rhythm they wanted after the training camp. The process of getting in shape is different for each football player. We saw "Qarabagh" very well in the away match. Despite falling behind in the score, control of the ball and physical superiority were clearly felt. I think we will see the same picture today. Every football player has contributed to the team reaching the current level."

The former football player compared the past with the present: "There is a big difference between the current squad and our time. At that time, we were a young team consisting mainly of local football players, newly experiencing the excitement of European Cups. 80 percent of the squad was made up of young people. It was a very valuable experience for us. The fans also started to believe in "Qarabagh". In the following years, the club gained a lot of experience and formed its game system. Now, strong legionnaires have joined the team. The club is growing and developing year by year. I only wish them continued success. God willing, they will be able to reach the group stage of the Champions League."

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