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After the "Gabala" - "Neftchi" game (0:2) of the IX round of the Misli Premier League, the head coach of the visiting team, Samir Abasov, answered journalists' questions.
Idman.Biz reports that the specialist first shared his views on the meeting:
"Gabala" is a very good team. It is difficult to play here. "Gabala" plays well against all opponents. They fought against "Karabakh" with 10 people. They are a very good team. They are a little weak in terms of quality. This is a problem related to experience. If they gain a little more experience, they will be at the top. I am grateful to my players. They overcame a difficult barrier. We had a lot of difficulties in the first half. We knew that the opponent would open up in the second half. We knew we could be more dangerous. I thank all the players. I am also grateful to our fans. We continue our journey."
– Don't you think you took a risk by putting Edvin Kuç and Elvin Camalov in the starting lineup?
– No. It was a deliberate step. Teams that constantly train here have an advantage. We wanted to prevent the opponent's attacks. I can't say whether it worked or not. We couldn't think of Metyu at the beginning of the game. Because we could lose him in this atmosphere. He trained outside, prepared and released him in the second half.
– What was the reason for Sessi Almeyda's absence?
– We wanted to give a chance to the kids who know this place. Every player must be ready to play.
– You changed 3 players in attack at the same time. This also had an effect. Could this be decisive in the next matches?
– Substitutions have been effective several times. Today, it is important that each player is in good shape, not whether someone is joining the game well or not.
– What complaints did you make to Metyu after the game?
– I didn't complain. We had wishes regarding his position on the field.
– If you divide the game into two parts, would you choose the breaks, or the period after Abubakar's entry and the previous one?
– We performed well as a team in the second half. We didn't give the opponent a chance. I would divide the halves according to the break, not because of Abubakar.
– The issue of local goalkeepers has been a topic of discussion in recent days. Rza Jafarov is not given a chance in "Neftchi". Wouldn't it have been more appropriate to rent it?
– The decisions are made by the club, by us. There is serious competition in the goal line. We wanted to create this. Local and foreign are no different for us.
– Does Abubakar have a chance to play at least half an hour in the next match?
– Yes, there are players who can play for 45 minutes and create opportunities. Abubakar is also one of those players. The decision regarding players like him should not be related to physical condition.
– You won your second victory. But 2 wins in 9 rounds is too little.
– We are constantly analyzing. We were not in an ideal situation at the beginning of the season. We lost what we lost in those periods. We had good games. There were no big problematic games. But now there is no point in regretting looking back. We will only do our job to win.
