"Now is not the time or place to talk. An official statement will be made, and you will know. I am not in a state to say anything now. Everything will be clear in 1-2 hours, at most by the end of the day."
These were the words of Samir Abasov, who was reportedly dismissed from the position of head coach of "Neftchi".
The 47-year-old specialist stated that he did not want to talk about "Neftchi":
"I am saying this in general, not about "Neftchi". Today, someone keeps a club in the Premier League, talks sweetly, and everyone starts praising them. But no one talks about the person who saved a team from relegation and took them to European cups the following year. They cover up those who want to talk, they don't let them talk. My heart aches. I just don't know who to tell, who is there, who has been behind me until now? I am in a state that... I don't want to talk about "Neftchi". Azerbaijan doesn't need a coach, a specialist, or someone who works. You need a person, and someone who praises you, who talks," he said in his statement to "teleqraf".
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"Neftchi" head coach Samir Abasov has been dismissed.
İdman.Biz reports with reference to "Teleqraf" that the reason for this was the team's unsuccessful performance.
The capital club's management finalized its opinion on the 47-year-old specialist after the 2:3 defeat at home to "Imishli" in the XII round of the Azerbaijan Premier League yesterday, and the contract was terminated.
It should be noted that Samir Abasov was the head coach of "Neftchi" since October 2024. He previously coached the "white-blacks" in 2020-2022 as well.