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Interview with Urfan Abbasov, a football player of "Araz-Nakhchivan," to Idman.biz
- "Araz-Nakhchivan" won a bronze medal and a ticket to the UEFA Conference League. Was this the goal set in advance, or not?
- To be honest, when the championship started, there was no goal to go to European cups. However, in the process, we saw that we were achieving good results. In the end, we finished third in the championship.
- The last rounds were spent in intense competition with "Turan Tovuz." Did you have any doubts during that stage?
- We tried to go to all the games with good motivation. Almost all of the first-round matches went well, but there was some stagnation in the second round. The large number of injured players and the problems we had with the stadium also affected our game, and we lost points. But the main thing is the result, and we were able to achieve it. We will try to perform well in the Conference League as well.
- Are the team's goals for the Conference League already known?
- I think the main thing is to have the right approach and a wide squad. If good players come, the team will be better. Nothing is known yet. Everyone is in a waiting position. Most of the players' contracts are expiring.
- Including yours.
- I'm waiting like the other players.
- Do you want to stay in "Araz-Nakhchivan"?
- If there are negotiations, it will probably be positive.
- Your former team, "Gabala," is also returning to the Premier League. What if you get an offer from the "Red-Blacks"?
- There is no offer yet. Any offer needs to be considered. I can't say anything about it right now. Moreover, we have one game left with "Zira." I guess we can talk about it after that.
- I understand that there is nothing specific to talk about regarding the future. If we talk about the ending season, which game would you single out?
- All the games were interesting and competitive. Honestly, there is no match that I can single out. I guess we would have had a more motivated and successful game if we had played in front of a large crowd of fans in Nakhchivan. I hope they will take this into account next season. Despite the stadium and the injuries, we achieved a very good result for "Araz-Nakhchivan."
- Among your most memorable matches of the season, we can mention the matches against "Qarabag." Of course, it's not just about the positive aspects.
- The games with "Qarabag" are intense. We try to play more motivated against them. It is normal to have such intrigues in football. We all know the strength of "Qarabag." We tried to play well, but in terms of quality, they probably surpassed us. "Qarabag" has experience in European Cups and the Champions League. As for the negative events that occurred during the game, such misunderstandings happen between players. This is also normal. What happens stays inside the stadium. In such situations, we try to calm the team down. The card received at this time is unnecessary and affects the next games.
- How did the season go for you in terms of individual performance?
- I didn't have any serious injuries during the season. I participated in almost 90-95 percent of the games. I don't think I had a bad season. Of course, there were also matches where I played poorly. This is inevitable in football. I tried to help the team as much as I could. The age factor must also be taken into account. I'm not young either.
- When are you planning to end your career?
- I will play as long as I have the strength. I will try to benefit the teams for another year or two.
- Were you rewarded by the club after the known result?
- The management has always been by our side. We also know that we will be rewarded. We are still waiting.
- Is the amount of the reward known?
- It wouldn't be right to say that.
Aytaj Sahed
Idman.biz
