The 39-year-old coach answered questions after commenting on the game: “The championship has started again. I wish success to all teams. I believe that every game will be so intense and interesting. As a team, we needed this victory. We lost many games. Many of our players were left out due to illness, we had to play some matches. Today, our players played tactically correctly. We had to score the second goal. In such games, the opponent comes to the end, and we knew it. Although we counterattacked, we could not take advantage. In general, I am satisfied with my players. I know that the first 3 rounds will be difficult in terms of getting in shape. We need such games to get in full shape.
- According to the analysis of this game, how will you prepare for the match with "Sabail"?
- There is no outsider in our championship. Yesterday's game of "Sabail" showed it. We have a cup game before that. With the exception of Neftchi and Karabakh, no team can be considered a favorite. Sabail is my favorite team.
- What was the reason for your poor performance in the second half: perseverance or confidence in Keshla?
- More attacks by "Keshla". The midfield was ineffective when Vugar Mustafayev was pushed back. Rahim Sadikhov is not in shape yet, he has just recovered. Yes, I was waiting for a different game. The second goal would probably lead to more goals. The opponent tried to differ from the standard situations. There were several such opportunities.
- What was the reason for Karam Sultanov's departure?
- Kerem is not a bad player. He was seriously injured. We hoped it would fit. It was a Eurocup game, we had to transfer. Karama had to play hard to get in shape. But we did not get this opportunity much.
- Can it be said that the "transfer window" is closed for "Sumgayit"?
- We have considered the proposed players. We had problems on the wings. Mehdi Sharif, who returned to the team, is very eager. He may even appear in the main squad in the next matches. Hojjat Hagverdiyev played well in the first half, but was injured.
