Idman.biz
"The results achieved in European Cups confirm that "Qarabag" is a formed and established team."
These words were said by Torsten Frings, the former football player of the German national team, who won a silver medal at the 2002 World Championship as part of the team.
The former midfielder, who wore the uniform of "Bavaria" and "Borussia Dortmund" teams in his country, assessed the victory of the Azerbaijani champion over "Eintracht" in the main stage of the UEFA Champions League this season as a remarkable result: "Although I don't have detailed information about the team, the successes they have achieved in European Cups show that they are a well-formed team. It seems that the right work is being done there. In football, the result is often determined by small details. With the right approach, every team can surprise," he said in an interview with AZERTAC.
Touching upon the matches that "Qarabag" will play with the English club "Newcastle" in the play-off, T.Frings noted that it will be difficult for the Aghdam representative to advance to the next stage: "I think it will not be easy for "Qarabag" to defeat "Newcastle". Given the current conditions, it seems more realistic that the English representative will win a ticket to the 1/8 finals. This is my prediction and expectation. In addition, long-distance trips are always difficult for visiting teams. The upcoming games will show everything."
It should be noted that the first matches of the play-off stage of the UEFA Champions League will be held on February 17-18, and the return matches will be held on February 24-25. "Qarabag" will hold the first meeting with "Newcastle" in Baku.
