"The training camp went very well. In fact, we had planned 4 games, but one of them did not take place due to heavy rain." Sport24.az reports that these words were said by the head coach of "Neftchi" Samir Abasov in an interview with the club's television.
The expert said that the preparation process was effective:
"As for the match, it went very well and interesting. I was very pleased with the game shown by the players. I think that this meeting was very different from the previous ones in a good way. There was already a dominant team on the field, patiently holding the ball and trying to think of something. The opponent was also a strong and tough team. Our training camp went very well."
Abasov emphasized that the atmosphere within the team is good: "This is also important for us. We also pay attention to it. We wanted to fix it. As you know, we had a lot of problems last season. I think we succeeded this time too. The atmosphere is more than perfect. The head coach has the environment he wants. You can even ask the new players about this. As a head coach, I am completely satisfied with the atmosphere."
The head coach spoke about the new transfers:
"We are satisfied with all the players. Let's put the test games aside completely. I hope that we will be able to get what we want from them in the championship matches. We have recruited new players to the squad based on their qualities and abilities."
It should be noted that "Neftchi" faced the Cypriot club AEL in the last test match within the framework of the training camp in Poland. The match ended in a draw - 2:2. "Neftchi's" goals were scored by Bassala Sambu (18th minute) and Ramil Sheydaev (90th minute).