According to Offsideplus.az, the representative of the capital has signed a one-year contract with the Cameroonian striker Anatole Abang, known for his performance in "Sheriff". While head coach Yunis Huseynov is still in hospital for coronavirus, his assistant, Zaur Ismayilov, who has represented the team in the last two matches, answered many questions. The 42-year-old specialist spoke about the new transfer, in general, new players, training plans. 

- How was the transfer of Abang? In what plan did you notice as a striker? 

- There were several forwards in our circle of interest. One of them was Abang. Negotiations were going on, and in the end we came to a common denominator and made the transfer. Abang has good scoring skills, good height and good qualities as a striker.

- Abang, who played for "Sheriff" in the Champions League this summer against Qarabag, received a direct red card for rudeness in the match in Baku against Bedavi Huseynov ...

- Yes, he was a striker. We looked at his game in general. It was football, it was an episode of the game, and things like that happen ... Nobody in football is insured against a red card. Apparently, he was a player who often received a red card - no. 

- Except for young Khazar Mahmudov, your team had only one striker - Junior Wilson. So there was no competition ...

- Of course, we needed a transfer on the offensive line. We hope that this new striker will be competitive, at least as you said. The striker is generally a big problem for all clubs everywhere. His success was an important factor. A striker who expects a successful performance may not live up to expectations. What is the main job of a striker - to score a goal on the field. He may not play well in the 90th minute, but the main thing was to score. The striker had to stop and wait for his opportunity, hit his arm. Hopefully, our new striker will live up to expectations.

- What other positions are there that you are looking for a new player?

- We are still thinking. We are looking for another attacking player - who can play on the wings. We are also looking for a player for the position of support midfielder. Not much, one, maximum two transfers are expected. 

- Are there general searches, or are there already specific candidates that you are examining?

- No, we are still looking. There are still options, but not specified. Abang's talks have been going on for a while and have just been formalized. He was in Baku before the match with Neftchi in the last round and watched the match. There were details. a formal agreement was signed after they were agreed. Abang is not going anywhere, he will be here. Because there is little time left for winter preparations.

- By the way, when do you meet?

- We plan for January 3-4. The details of our preparation plans for a day or two are known. Because the quarantine period of Eunice teacher is not over yet. It should be completed by the end of this month. We will prepare in Baku. If possible, we want to hold 1-2 test matches.

- What is the current condition of teacher Eunice?

- Well, thank God. soon to be discharged from the hospital.

- Before Huseynov was diagnosed with coronary heart disease, young Turkish winger Semih Kayan came to see your team. What will be his fate?

- We said that Eunice should come out, look at him and give him the final decision. It is unknown at this time whether he will join us when winter preparations begin. 

- Are players or players expected to leave the team?

- There is no such thing on the agenda at the moment. Everyone will show the team, then the time, progress.

(Sport24).