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"We played against the strongest team in Azerbaijan. If you want to achieve a successful result in a match against such an opponent, you need to have both luck and a good game. I know that "Qarabag" did not play against us with their main squad. They have an important game in the Champions League. I hope they will reach the League stage, and I will be proud of it."
Idman.biz reports that this was said by the head coach of "Sumgayit" Sasha Ilic at the press conference held after the 1:0 away defeat against "Qarabag" in the II round of the Misli Premier League.
- At the pre-season press conference, you stated that our goal is to qualify for the European Cups, but it will depend on the players. Have you gathered players who can take you to the European Cups?
- Yes, I like my players, I am satisfied. But if we want to achieve our goal, we need a few more players. I see 3 specific players. But I am also satisfied with the ones I have. The result shown today is also satisfactory.
- You brought Nikola Ninkovic onto the field when "Qarabag"'s pressure increased. What was the reason?
- Ninkovic is a world-class player. He just has a physical problem. But he needs time. Although he cannot physically handle 90 minutes, he has the ability to keep the ball.
- If "Qarabag" played with the main squad, would the result be different?
- There would be a problem. When the main players came out, we had problems. I would especially mention Yankovich. We have played with him together. If he had played from the beginning, he could have created a big problem.
- You said that three players are needed. Which positions need to be transferred?
- In fact, we have players in our squad who should play. For example, Suleyman. We just don't know his situation. We will look at the progress.
- Last season there was a "Sumgayit" that did not score a goal in 11 games. But now you have won two games. Is the main feature of this team the defense line?
- The current "Sumgayit" you see is not at its maximum level. We have to work hard to reach the level I want. I have a lot of expectations from the team.
- Are you satisfied with the level and work ethic of local players?
- Of course, they are working. I give them a chance. I will give it again. Kenan played, and today I gave Nihad Ahmadzada a chance. They prove in training that they want to play.
- You have won two games. Do you think the players will get caught up in euphoria?
- No. I don't think there will be a problem. We are focusing on each new game. I don't think there will be a problem.
- If your team takes which place at the end of the season, will it satisfy you?
- Actually, I would like to be the champion. But it's still early. It's too early to talk about it after two rounds.
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