“The game can be divided into two parts. The first half went well for us, the second half even better. Our players were able to show character. After the first goal, they started playing in a manner worthy of “Neftchi”.
Publika.az reports that the assistant coach of “Neftchi” Sasha Petrovich said these words at the press conference held after the match against “Kepaz” of the 34th round of the Premier League. He also answered the journalists’ questions.
– You mentioned that “Neftchi” players showed character today. So, why couldn’t the team show that character in the match it lost in the last round?
– It is a difficult question. I can say about the game with “Qarabag” that they are probably a better team than us at the moment. We have been working here for the last four months. At this stage, we were able to make certain diagnoses. Now we can look forward. We also understand in which direction it is necessary to work. It’s a good thing that Agadadash Salyanski and Brian Moreno scored. This is useful for the future of Neftchi. We should forget the game with “Qarabag” and look to the future.
– How visible was Miodrag Bojović’s place? What instructions did he give you?
– Bojović and I have been working together for a long time. Everything was fine. The result clearly shows this.
– Emin Mahmudov has not played for four games due to injury. Will he be able to play in the next two decisive matches?
– Mahmudov’s absence on the field creates difficulty for us, it is a real shortcoming. But this is more of a question for the head coach. The team was very eager today. We have two finals ahead of us.
– How many percent of Neftchi’s players should be changed in order to play better against “Garabagh”?
– It is a difficult question. We were able to determine the diagnosis at this stage. We believe that if we stay, the strengthening process will continue. There is no team that lets go of good players in the winter “transfer window”. We believe that we will have the opportunity to attract even stronger players to the team for the next season. Jens Anderson has started work in this direction. I am optimistic about the matter.
– What do you think about Lukas Melano?
– He played on the field for a short time. Therefore, it is difficult to say much. But Lucas is a good player. He is serious about training. Therefore, it was necessary to release Lukas and give him a chance.
– “Neftchi” fans write on social networks that the current team should not go to the European Cup. What do you think, if you qualify for the European Cups, will you have time to form a normal team?
– I think we will be able to. Participation in European Cups always means experience.
– Your main competitors for the qualification to the European Cups are “Zira”, “Sabah” and “Sumgait”. How do you rate the odds?
– I only think about my team. We are thinking about winning the next two games to qualify for the European Cup. I don’t think about other competitors.
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