Anton Smirnov, the agent of “Karabakh” goalkeeper Andrey Lunyov, commented on the inclusion of the Russian goalkeeper in the list of goalkeepers who made the most saves in the group stage of the European League.
Publika.az reports that he said in his statement to championat.com: “I think Andrey is calm about such ratings. Like any football player, he probably likes celebrating your success. But he doesn’t make a big deal out of it. This rating characterizes the entire group stage game. I would not say that the rating of saves is directly objective, because the first place is taken by the goalkeeper of “Aris”, who did not qualify for the playoffs. Andrei had saves in every game. It is difficult to assess this success. I speak without pathos, it is only necessary to note this statistic.
Firstly, there are currently not many Russian players playing in the European Cups. This is a great advantage for the whole country. Fans should note that. It doesn’t matter who they support in Russia. In this case, Lunyov praises the school of Russian goalkeepers and Russian football. Thanks to him, Russia is remembered again. This even serves as a positive impetus for the transfers of some of our football players from Russia.
Second, Andrey had a great run in all six games. Even in the match they lost to “Bayer” with a score of 1:5, he showed a good game. In all matches, Andrey received seven or more points. In the match against Molde, Lunyov saved his team from a goal with three excellent saves. Andrey is the only Bayer goalkeeper who did not concede a goal in 85 minutes before the injury. “Bayer” has already played 25 games this season. It is difficult not to mention all this. This shows that Andrey’s transfer to “Qarabag” was the right choice. “Football in Azerbaijan is at such a level that you can prove yourself by playing in European competitions.”
A. Smirnov said that Lunyov responded to all criticism with his performance in the group stage: they always criticized us mercilessly because we moved to “Bayer” and “Garabagh”. They said, what is the reason for this incomprehensible transition to “Karabakh”? The transition to “Karabakh” was understood. For 10 years now, the team has been playing in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League group tournaments. This season they reached the Euroleague playoffs for the first time. I am glad that Andrey has a role in this success.”
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