In the 21st round of the Azerbaijan Premier League, “Qarabag” defeated “Sabail” with a score of 2:1.
Publika.az reports that the head coach of the Agdam team, Gurban Gurbanov, answered the journalists’ questions at the press conference held after the match:
– I congratulate my players. We got 3 very important points in such an intense game. It was hard to play. We had a very willing opponent in front of us. In the end, it would be more correct to say that we succeeded.
– Tahir Gozal came to the dressing room after the match. Was there a particular reason for this?
– No, he just congratulated. I was not inside at that time. We met when we left, he came just to congratulate.
– What is your attitude to Murad Musayev’s departure from “Sabah”?
– Of course I was upset. Maybe someday he will return to Azerbaijan. He was someone who loved his work. It was always interesting for me to play against him. We cannot interfere. But I wish him luck.
– Murad Musayev left his post after a heavy defeat to “Garabagh”. Are you upset about that?
– I don’t want it to happen in any game. I am a coach myself. Inevitably, I myself am saddened by major defeats. I don’t want any coach to be upset. In general, defeat does not affect the players well. It’s football. We play football for the fans, we have to fight until the end. Sometimes such defeats are beneficial for every player and coach.
– In the second half, the game of “Garabagh” was not going well. In the last minutes, your players extended the time. What are your thoughts on this?
– I mentioned that there was a very willing team in front of us. Handling the ball on such a pitch is not very good. The advantage of “Sabail” is that they play more games on this field. We have some problems. On the other hand, we cannot dominate every game. In the end, my players had no time. More time was spent in the earlier minutes than in the last minutes.
– Have you decided who will be Bahlul’s summer in the matches with “Braga”?
– We currently have central defenders. I don’t think of playing other players in this position. It is more appropriate for everyone to be in their own position.
– Will you rest the main team in the return match of the cup with “Sabah”?
– We rotate in almost every game. The preparation of all football players is not at the same level. I was worried about playing Benzia for even 45 minutes today. But it was in the game for 60 minutes. Jankovic is also far from his optimal form. There will be rotations. We want to fully form the main team in the upcoming rounds.
– Your assistant will go to watch the game of “Braga”. Did you give him a special task?
– Of course, any assignments were given. We ourselves already watch their games. When watching live, sometimes there are elements that we don’t think about. This will be carefully considered.
– Do you have a system in mind for the first game with “Braga”?
– I have said many times that we want to improve our game. It’s just that sometimes some details change depending on the opponent in front of us. I do not think that a very serious change should be made.
– Many clubs demand to change the legionary limit. How do you feel about it?
– I haven’t thought about it. If I give any answer now, it will be wrong thinking. Whatever is the rule today, we try to follow it.
– “Galatasaray” sports director Cenk Ergun was watching the game. What was the reason for this? Will you have a one-on-one date with him?
– I had no information, it’s nice. Our meeting is not scheduled.
– You are 18 points ahead of your closest follower. Where will “Qarabag” find the stimulus in the next rounds?
– We are not sure about that. We could have lost today. We are 10-15 points ahead and we don’t think our work is done. Our players must be in good sports shape all year round. Any outcome will not stop us. There are different tournaments and different games ahead. We must try to prepare the team well for those competitions.
– The news appeared on the website “Publika.az” that your candidacy for the presidency of AFFA is being discussed in the upper circles. Can the head coach of “Qarabag” Gurban Gurbanov also lead the federation?
– I am generally away from social networks. I haven’t read the news, now I hear it. This is not a question that concerns me. I am in “Qarabag”, all my attention is on the team, the championship, the game with “Braga”. Please don’t ask me such questions.
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