Vernidub apologized to fans for the defeat to "Qarabağ"

After the match of the XXIX round of the Misli Premier League "Neftchi" – "Qarabağ" (1:5), the head coach of the home team Vitali Vernidub answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that the specialist said the following about the match:

– There is a level difference between us and "Qarabağ". We also want to reach that stage. It is not an easy task, but we must work and train every day. If there are gaps, we will not be able to reach that power. The sooner the players understand this, the more accessible the result will be. When playing against such an opponent, motivation and quality alone are not important. You need to put maximum effort into the match.

– Did you have any plans against "Qarabağ"'s midfield line?

– Of course, we prepared for the game. Do you think we didn't analyze the opponent? Players like Kadi Borges, Yankovich have shown their level against big teams in the Champions League. Our players should also ask themselves this question. Could they have played like that? As coaches, we will ask ourselves this question. Can we really improve the tactical aspects in such games? Everyone must accept and understand this. Every football player should keep his ambitions before "Neftchi". The club is bigger than the players.

– Musa Qurbanli was in "Qarabağ"'s starting lineup. What is the reason why you could not stop him today?

– I don't know how to answer the question. We had analyzed the opponent. Musa simply managed to break the defense in those episodes. First of all, we need to know our position, analyze the game and draw conclusions. I apologize to the fans for the score.

– What needs to be done to prevent this score from happening again in four days?

– We will prepare and I hope we will achieve the result we want.

– Can the defeat bring distrust to the team with four rounds left to the end?

– There will be psychological effects, but a professional football player should be able to recover from such defeats.

– It seems from your speech that there is indiscipline among the players…

– There is no such thing. "Neftchi" is a big club. Football players may have different ambitions, but everyone should strive to achieve the club's goals. Everyone should understand that playing for "Neftchi" is an advantage.