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"Marko Jankovic is the best football player who has come to Azerbaijan. In my opinion, his absence is a big loss in such important games. Will it have an impact? I think it will. But there is no irreplaceable football player in "Qarabag"."
These words were said by Samir Musayev, the former forward of "Qarabag", during his interview with apasport.az.
We present that interview:
- "Qarabag" won with a big score in the match against "Araz-Nakhchivan". How do you assess the performance of the Agdam club in the match against "Benfica" and then "Araz-Nakhchivan"?
- "Qarabag" is stronger than all its rivals in Azerbaijan, both as a team and in terms of individual football players. Therefore, it is quite normal for them to win. Winning with a big score or a minimal result does not show the weakness of other teams. The simple reality is that "Qarabag" is currently superior to all clubs. As for the big score, this may sometimes be due to the opponent's – for example, "Araz-Nakhchivan's" – game not working out that day. This is normal for football. Just as "Qarabag" itself sometimes experiences defeats in the championship. When it comes to the difference between the two teams' games, there is a serious advantage, especially in terms of speed. This factor also gives "Qarabag" extra strength in the championship.
- "Qarabag" is waiting for a meeting with "Copenhagen" ahead. Do you believe that "Qarabag" will win in this match?
- We always believe in "Qarabag"'s victory. But it's football, anything can happen. The main thing is not only to be with the team when they win, but also to believe and trust the team in defeat. If "Qarabag" plays more disciplined and more willing, they can beat any team, not just "Copenhagen".
- Marko Jankovic will not appear in this match due to injury. His absence can be considered a great loss for the team. Do you think this will be felt a lot in "Qarabag"'s game?
- Marko Jankovic is the best football player who has come to Azerbaijan. In my opinion, his absence is a big loss in such important games. Will it have an impact? I think it will. But there is no irreplaceable football player in "Qarabag". I don't know who Gurban Gurbanov will play in that position. But I am sure that whoever plays will provide the necessary help to the team.
- Before Jankovic, Kadi Borges played in his position in European Cups this season. Do you think it would be more appropriate to test Kadi or Kristian Kuaku there?
- Coaches know better who should play in that position. Kadi can play better in that position. Emmanuel Addai has also been playing in that position recently. He also has a better chance to perform there. God willing, we will see who the coaches will give a chance to.
- The most criticized issue regarding "Qarabag" was the failure to make a striker transfer. But Kamilo Duran played as a striker in the match against "Benfica" and was effective. Do you think Duran can be accepted as "Qarabag"'s new striker?
- Coaching is not just about training. It is also about revealing the talent of some football players. Gurban muellim is very talented in this field as well. Because playing Addai as a midfielder, and bringing out Kamilo Duran as a striker is not the job of every coach. Now Duran is more effective in attack and Emmanuel Addai in the center. It is difficult to say now how it will be in the future.
- In general, do you believe that "Qarabag" will qualify for the Champions League play-off stage this season? The opponents are "Athletic" (Bilbao), "Liverpool", "Chelsea", "Napoli", "Ajax", "Eintracht"...
- It will be difficult and painful. But God willing, we can do it. If we can't pass, it will be a great experience for us. It will be a great success for our football. In both cases, "Qarabag" and our football will win.
