Offsideplus.az reports the words "Neftchi" head coach Samir Abbasov after their exit from the Europa League 3rd qualifying round.

The 43-year-old specialist then answered journalists' questions:

- Due to the problems in the squad, was it possible for you to play more offensively with the "4" defense?
- I think this is not just a problem of the defense. The first goal was more of a midfielder's mistake than a defender's. At the start of the second half, in Bugrin's time, the opponent could not "close" the player. I think these are mistakes that can be eliminated. With this system, we have become champions, and in Georgia we have fought a decent fight against Tbilisi Dynamo. I know the excuses and reasons. However, in some episodes we tried to do a good job. There is a huge difference in our game.

- Although the template sounded, the team did not seem to have a "B" plan ...

- In general, which team had the "B" plan? I generally do not believe in such things. For example, the opponent played pragmatic football for us. In order to have a "B" plan, there must be an excessive contingent of players. You have to work hard to achieve what you want. We must maintain our optimism.

- HIK could be considered a rival for your teeth, but it was a big defeat. The game with Maccabi (Haifa) is coming, which, as you know, is a stronger opponent. What will happen? Also, from what you said, it seems that you think more about the national championship ...

- In general, we have no way out. Yes, there is a huge difference between HIC and Maccabi. However, it is unknown how the actual processes on the field will continue. For example, I watched their match against Dinamo Tbilisi (5: 0), and although they won by a large margin, the Georgian representative, strange as it may sound, created a more dangerous situation. Therefore, it is impossible to know what will happen to us in that match. Maybe everything could be better? It can be much worse than we expected. This is the moment of preparation. As for the issue of thinking more about our championship, we have no choice but to think about the national championship. Our upcoming game is, first of all, in the national championship. We must eliminate these mistakes and tune in to that match.
- This game was one of the most annoying matches. Which players did not live up to expectations?

- We had to play like that against a team that plays as a team today. You have to be careful against a prepared team. This does not mean that if 3-4 players made a weak impression, we lost because of them. Today we lost as a team.

- What is the problem of Mirabdulla Abbasov?

- Maybe what I said may sound harsh. Indeed, we have problems on the offensive line. Who was ready in our team today? Neither you nor I know it. Criticism of us is your assessment of the whole process during the game. We are not the enemies of Omar Buludov or other players or the team.

- Omar Buludov could not get out of psychological trauma ...

- In such games, it is important for our country both in terms of team and rating points. No one is anyone's enemy. Until yesterday, in terms of staff, we had another plan in mind. After watching the training process, the staff was changed. From the outside, everything looks easy. In order to change the situation and maneuver in such games, you must have 30 players on hand.

 - In my opinion, Cesar Meza Colli is a real footballer at our level. If he doesn't run, he won't play. Our goal is to adapt Meza Collin to the game. We understand that he is not ready. Therefore, it is replaced after a certain period of time. Not because he played badly. I think it will work for us Kolli Meza " -  he shared his views on the performance of Samir Abbasov Kollinin Cesar Meza.