Vagif Sadigov: "A successful result in the Iceland match is psychologically important"

"The national team is playing its first game. Iceland is a suitable opponent for us. They may be considered favorites on paper, but we have great faith in our team."

Idman.biz reports that these words were said by Vagif Sadigov in his statement to Sport24.az.

The chairman of the Coaches Committee shared his thoughts on the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, which the team will play against Iceland away: "Achieving a successful result in the first game is a psychologically important factor. An interesting match awaits us. Fernando Santos and his team understand the importance of the match. We were unable to achieve a successful result during the preparation period. But this is an official game. There will be completely different motivation. If Santos made any changes to the squad in previous games, he will form the optimal squad in this match. The abolition of the legionnaire limit had to happen sooner or later. Time will tell how useful this is. We did not feel a big difference in the first rounds of the Premier League. Those who deserve to play in the main squad again got the chance to wear the uniform. It is up to the local football players to prove that they are strong and to emerge victorious from the competition."

It should be noted that the Iceland-Azerbaijan match, which will be held on September 5, will start at 22:45 Baku time.

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