Interview with Araz-Nakhchivan striker Ulvi Iskandarov to Sportal.az
- Araz-Nakhchivan's training camp continues. How is the training going now, is there anything that worries you?
- Yes, our training camp is going well. We train 2 times a day. Everything is in order, there is nothing that worries us. We continue to prepare for the new season.
- The team won the first test match against Bayburtspor 14:0. You played 0:0 with Alanyaspor. Was the meeting against the Super League club more exciting?
- Of course, it is better to play against a Super League team. It is good for us to test our strength in such matches. We did our best in both meetings.
- Araz-Nakhchivan was the most active club in the transfer market this summer, and the squad was also strengthened. Is the current Araz-Nakhchivan stronger than last season's team?
- Of course, we have made good transfers. The new players are also adapting to the team. It is true that we did a good job as a team last season. But this must be forgotten. It is necessary to focus on the new season. I think that Araz-Nakhchivan will be better in the 2025/2026 season.
- The legionnaire limit will not be applied in the Premier League in the new season, and there is high competition in your team. How do you personally assess your chances of playing?
- It would not be right for me to say anything about the limit. Because the decision has already been made. It is very good that there is already competition. Whoever is good, whoever is in shape will play.
- Your last opponent in the training camp will be Trabzonspor. Even if it is a test match, what do you think about this match? It will be your last match before the Aris game. The meeting with Trabzonspor will show how ready you are for the game with Aris...
- Of course, it is very good to play a friendly game with a team like Trabzonspor before the Aris game. I think that we will be fully ready for the match with Aris. Now all our thoughts are on training and the next meetings.
- In the football community, Araz-Nakhchivan is considered to have the least chance of advancing to the next stage among our representatives in European cups. Do you think you will be able to overcome the Aris barrier?
- As a team, we are focused on the match with Aris. We want to advance to the next stage. As for how I assess the chances, it's football, anything can happen. I rate our chances in the matches with Aris as 50/50. We want to be fully prepared before the game and overcome the Aris barrier. I hope everything will be fine.
- Have you ever been interested in Aris yourself?
- Our coaching staff provides us with information about Aris. We ourselves watch and analyze their games.
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