"I am also happy to be invited to the national team."
This was stated by Rustam Ahmadzadeh, the football player of "Sumgayit" and the national team, in his interview with Sport24.az.
We present that interview:
- Your thoughts on Aykhan Abbasov's appointment as the head coach of the national team are interesting. How did you react when you heard this decision?
- He deserves it. I was also very happy. I have a special relationship with this specialist. The team's last gathering also had a positive impact on me. I am also happy to be invited to the national team. I want to justify the trust that our head coach has in me, and I will do my best for it.
- Do you consider being local an additional advantage?
- I think so. Because a local specialist knows the mentality. In general, the players understand him better. In addition, there is love for the motherland and the nation.
- The national team will first face France, and then Ukraine. What are your expectations from these matches?
- It is very difficult to say anything. It is important to enter the field with team spirit. We all have to do our best. Then we will see what the results will be.
- Does the fact that the first opponent is France put additional pressure on you?
- I don't think it matters when you face France. Therefore, I don't think there will be any additional pressure.
- We drew with Ukraine in the match in Baku. In the next match, the opponent will try to make up for it. Is it possible to return with a point from the meeting in Poland?
- Yes. Ukraine will be more motivated for that match. But we have to believe in ourselves. We must show our game to the maximum extent. Do we have a chance to score a point? We'll see it in the game.