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"Samir Abasov was given enough chances. He was given the opportunity to build a team from scratch, he was allocated a budget, but he did not meet the expectations of the management."
This was stated by former Neftchi forward Ruslan Gurbanov in an interview with sportal.az.
We present that interview:
- "Neftchi" is currently in 8th place in the tournament table. At the beginning of the season, most of the players were sent away and new, higher-paid players were brought in. But the team still couldn't make a claim. Samir Abasov was also removed from his post. What would you say about that?
- I am also surprised that the team did not perform as expected with such a budget and such a selection of players. In the last round, they lost 2:3 to "Imishli". "Imishli"'s budget is about 5-10 times less than "Neftchi"'s, but they won.
- "Imishli" is making its debut in the Premier League. "Neftchi" was separated from them by only 1 point in two meetings. This also caused Abasov's departure...
- It means it was time to send Samir Abasov away. The team cannot show results. Fans always want to see "Neftchi" in European Cups, always a winning team. But instead, there were only words and some excuses.
- Since Samir Abasov did not accept the failures, the club management unilaterally terminated the contract with him. Do you think Abasov should have left himself?
- Samir Abasov was given enough chances. He was given the opportunity to build a team from scratch, he was allocated a budget, but he did not meet the expectations of the management. "Neftchi" does not tolerate failure for a long time. The club has everything, but there are no results. I wish "Neftchi" success with the new head coach.
- Do you think that "Neftchi"'s situation will improve after this? That is, can a different coach achieve success with this squad?
- The main thing is that the new head coach of "Neftchi" should not say "I didn't assemble the team", "I need time". I think that the team always performs better with a new coach. Everyone will prove their worth and there will be competition, which will lead to development. I hope that "Neftchi" will qualify for the European Cups.
- Yuriy Vernidub and Abdullah Avci are mentioned. In your opinion, which type of coach would be more successful for "Neftchi"?
- I don't know any of them as a coach. Whoever the coach is, I wish "Neftchi" success and great victories. "Neftchi" has always been a flagship and will remain so.
