Ruslan Gurbanov: I will support "Zira", there will be a crazy atmosphere in Split

An interview of Ruslan Gurbanov, who played for "Zira" and "Hajduk" (Split) clubs, to Sportal.az

- What are you doing now after playing for "Haypers Quba"?

- I walked around Baku, I'm trying to enjoy life. To be honest, I don't want to play anymore. I think that's enough. But I've already left for Russia. I will miss Baku, I will definitely come back.

- Your former teams "Zira" and "Hajduk" will face each other in the qualifying stage of the Conference League. This draw was probably interesting for you too?

- Yes, I saw that "Hajduk" fell to "Zira". Rashad Sadygov has assembled a good team. Moreover, I am sure that there will be new transfers. "Hajduk" has always been a strong team. There will be a crazy atmosphere at the stadium in Split. I wish both teams success. Of course, I will support "Zira".

- What are "Zira's" chances of eliminating "Hajduk" from the tournament?

- Everyone has a chance in football. "Hajduk" is not an easy opponent. They also have quality players. It will be difficult for "Zira". But if they do everything right, why not?

- What do you think about "Hajduk"? Famous football players such as Marko Livaya and Ivan Rakitic are currently playing in this club. It is a historical club of Croatia...

- To be honest, I haven't watched "Hajduk" matches for a long time. I know that their head coach was Gennaro Gattuso and Ivan Rakitic was also involved in the team. Moreover, they have strong, high-quality local young football players. In general, "Zira" has a strong opponent.

- Will it be a surprise for you if "Zira" passes "Hajduk"?

- I would be very happy if "Zira" passes "Hajduk". I wish "Zira" success. I hope they will make the Azerbaijani people happy.

- How do you remember your time at the Split club? You didn't get much of a chance to play...

- When I moved to "Hajduk", there were 3 coaches changed there. Each of them had their own view of football. Imagine, when the 3rd coach came, I started playing. But it wasn't more than 2 games. Then that head coach left, the 4th head coach came. All this happened within a month. But in general, I am happy to have had the chance to play in such a big club as "Hajduk". All this happened with the help of Robert Prosinecki. Therefore, I thank him and wish him good health. I will always be grateful to Prosinecki.

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