Sport24.az
Today, in the 1/4 final stage of the Azerbaijan Cup, Sabah drew 0:0 with Gabala at home. Sport24.az reports that after the match, the head coach of Sabah, Valdas Dambrauskas, answered journalists' questions at the press conference:
"It was a very difficult game. I want to congratulate the opponent. They had very good game plans. We performed below average today. We only had one chance, and we couldn't take advantage of it. But there is a return match. We will do our best to get the result we want in that game."
- The team has scored at least 2 goals in every game since November. Can we consider the lack of a goal in this match as the team focusing less on the cup?
- We want to win every game. In today's match, we performed very poorly in the team game. There was no desired pressing or attack plans. It should also be taken into account that it is not easy to win every game. Today Gabala analyzed us very well. We must work on our mistakes from tomorrow and do our best for a better result.
- When choosing the squad today, did you think you would face the difficulties you mentioned earlier?
- We cannot call the starting lineup we took to the field today weak. Stefan Ende was playing his first match. Apart from him, all the players were players who had previously been in the starting lineup. I need every player in this team. I want to take advantage of every player in the starting 11. Today all my players fought.
- Sabah's current squad does not seem to be at a level to fight to the end in both tournaments. Can we see the team sacrificing the cup for the Premier League during the season?
- We don't know what will happen in the future for us. For me, the next match is a priority. We do not intend to sacrifice anything. We will go out to win every match and do our best. I think we have the necessary squad for this.
