Arif Asadov: “We will prefer attacking football” – 2024-04-02 05:31:05

The Azerbaijani national team will face the Mongolian national team tomorrow within the framework of “FIFA series – Edition 2024”.

Publika.az reports that the head coach of our national team, Arif Asadov, answered journalists’ questions at the press conference held before the match:

– Our team started training on the 18th of the month, 24 players have been gathered. Unfortunately, Alexey Isayev left the camp due to his serious injury. He needs an operation soon. We have new players. We want to use them to the maximum in these matches. We aim to win both games. We will also use some tactical changes in these games. We can play two games with different systems.

– You did not invite players from “Sumgayit”. What is the reason?

– We follow all the teams. The door of the national team is open for every player. There are several candidates from “Sumgait” that we are considering. We did not think for this gathering. But if necessary during the meeting, we will call.

– Ramil, Musa and Renat took part in the attack. Couldn’t you try Orkhan Aliyev in the game against Mongolia?

– These forwards suffer from lack of game practice in their clubs. We should invite them in such moments. I have talked to each of them. There is depression. We want to send them to their clubs in good spirits. Orkhan is also in our eyes. The main thing is that he drew attention to himself. We can also call him in future matches.

– Gianni De Byazi did not invite Emil Mustafayev to the national team for a long time. What do you think about him?

– We also talked about Emil when we were in Byazi. He just didn’t think it was necessary at that time. Maybe because there were official games, he didn’t send an invitation. Now that we had such an opportunity, we wanted to attract him. He has been participating in training for two days. It doesn’t look bad. There is a big difference between playing and training. In terms of quality, it is felt that Ukrainian football has a foundation.

– Will we see Rza Jafarov at the door?

– Whoever comes here has a chance to play. Although Emil Balayev was young at that time, we used his services. Later he went to Germany. Anything can happen. We can take this step in tomorrow’s match. Shahruddin has a micro-injury. We also have a game against Bulgaria, so we will see who will be in goal after today’s training.

– Do you prefer offensive or defensive football?

– We will face two different opponents. Everyone has their own football. In the first game, we will prefer attacking football. We will try to play balanced in both phases in the next match. Since we are at home, we will play as “number one”.

– Regardless of the result, who will take responsibility?

– I do my job. I am the head coach during the recession. I will do whatever I can. It is the head coach’s responsibility. Regardless of which institution, if he is the head coach who prepares the team for the game, he is also responsible.

– If the result is good, can you stay in your post?

– I can’t say anything about him. I don’t make the decision. I understand the responsibility. I am trying to do business with football players these days, so that they understand how valuable the national team is.

– What is your opinion about the Mongolian national team?

– We are constantly analyzing the competitors. We tell children about their strengths and weaknesses. Mongolian football is selected from Europe. But our opponent is willing. They play compactly in defense.

– What will you pay attention to?

– Every coach is proud to train the main team of his country. I’ve always said that if you ever need help, I’m willing to help. Now I seem to have returned to the days of “Neftchi”. First, I was an assistant coach there, then I became the head coach. After six years, the team became the champion. The current situation is similar.

– Can Gara Garayev return to the national team with his current performance?

– The issue with Kara is not closed. The door of the national team is also open for him. We have invited two players for each position to this meeting. We usually invited 26-27 people. Because there are two players in each position, Black was not invited. But the national team has games. Black is on my list.

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