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Veteran football player of "Qarabağ" Tabriz Hasanov gave an interview to Sportal.az.
- "Qarabağ" won 3:0 against "Shelbourne" and gained a great advantage before the return match. How do you assess "Qarabağ's" performance in the first game?
- "Qarabağ" practically solved 90 percent of its job in the first game. They won 3:0 with a great advantage in the opponent's field. Indeed, "Qarabağ" was distinguished from its opponent in terms of quality, it was superior. "Qarabağ" made a good impression. But it is not possible to evaluate its performance yet in order to reach the main stage of the Champions League. Most likely, the opponent in the next stage will be FCSB. After that game, it will be possible to talk about "Qarabağ's" performance this season.
- How do you assess the new transfers of "Qarabağ"? Which football player caught your attention?
- Yes, we saw the new transfers as well. I can't say that they are distinguished by anything special. This is also normal. A new player needs time. Especially, a player who comes to a team like "Qarabağ", which has its own style of play and a well-established game system, needs a little time. I guess they will show themselves better in the upcoming matches. If the management of "Qarabağ", the coaching staff liked these football players, I think they will strengthen their place in the main squad in the near future and be more useful to the team.
- I guess "Qarabağ" will not lose the chance to pass the stage in the return match? Do you expect the Azerbaijani champion to win in the return match as well?
- I don't believe that a team like "Qarabağ", which won 3:0 away, will lose the advantage. "Shelbourne" is not going to show extraordinary football against "Qarabağ" today. I think that "Qarabağ" will win easily today and advance to the next stage.
- Do you think that "Qarabağ" still needs transfers? Is the absence of a striker felt?
- Yes, "Qarabağ" needs transfers. I also remember "Qarabağ's" 8 games in the Europa League last season. We expected a lot from them, but they almost did not live up to expectations. The coaches themselves know everything well. In any case, "Qarabağ" must be further strengthened in order to reach the main stage of the CL, EL or the Conference League. It is a long marathon, there are injuries and fatigue of the players. The number of teams in the Azerbaijani championship has also increased, and there will be a density of schedule. Considering all this, of course, there is a need, transfers are needed. The team needs a very good striker. Because the opponents are getting stronger in the upcoming stages. You must have a good striker to pass them.
- Did this season's "Qarabağ" give confidence that they will advance to the main stage of the Champions League? Do you think this season's "Qarabağ" looks stronger than the previous ones?
- Yes, "Qarabağ" themselves want to reach the main stage of the Champions League, they are ambitious. There is also a great chance for that. "Qarabağ" should play better and go further in European Cups this season, and pass the stages. It is true that FCSB lost to "Shkendija" in the first match. But most likely the opponent will be FCSB. In my opinion, "Qarabağ" can beat FCSB this season. Although the Romanian club is praised, they say they have strengthened. Nevertheless, if "Qarabağ" strengthens with a good striker, it will easily pass FCSB as well. Let's hope and wish "Qarabağ" success.
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