This was stated by the head coach of Zira Rashad Sadigov after the test match with Qarabag, Offsideplus.az reports.

The 39-year-old specialist informed about the transfer plans after the match, which ended 3: 3. He said that they intend to add two new players to the squad: “The selection process is not going the way I want. Such cases occur during the transfer period. Sometimes the transition may not be taken at any time. If the negotiations with the players we want are successful, we plan to invite them to the team in the coming days. We also pay attention to the materiality of those players. For example, if we bring two players, then we will see if we have a chance for the third. I'm thinking of two transfers for today. We mainly need a central midfielder. We also want to strengthen the front line. We currently have 4-5 players on the offensive. We will have 15 matches in the championship, as well as compete in the national cup. That's why we need competition. In the first half, we suffered a lot from staff shortages. " 

Sadigov also shared his opinion about the newly appointed assistant coach Vagif Pashayev: “I planned to bring Vagif Pashayev from the first day I came here. Since starting professional coaching, Vagif has been planning to be with the teacher. Formally, there will be an assistant coach. But the person who raised me cannot be my helper. I don't like it. I will be his assistant coach. We need him as an elder and advisor of our coaching staff. Thankfully, he agreed. "

"According to the agreement between the two clubs, Jalal Huseynov was supposed to be at Benfica's training camp from January 3 to 16," he said. But there was a visa problem. We did not expect to face such a problem. Even Benfica's management appealed to the embassy in this regard. A new term has already been set. There were talks between the two clubs yesterday. The number of coronavirus infections has increased there. They may declare stricter quarantine and close the airport. For this reason, we want to determine a time that is appropriate. In any case, the player is under control. We are asked to provide materials on it. We are in close contact with Benfica. I would very much like this transition to happen. He is a very important player for us, takes part in matches, approaches the main staff. Next year, I was already thinking of playing him as a member of the main team in the limit. But I can not prevent such a move. On the contrary, I try to create all conditions. We have comprehensive conversations with Jalal and try to prepare him psychologically so that he does not face any difficulties there. It will be good for Azerbaijani football.

Sadigov said that if the transfer of the defender takes place, Zira will receive financial benefits: "Big clubs like Benfica have two types of selection. One is a transfer intended for today, and one is planned for the future. They also know why they transferred Jalali. It is clear to us that this is a step towards the future. Hopefully, he will use the chance given to him. The main thing is to be able to pass at first glance. There are terms of the contract between the two teams. If Jalal passes the inspection and the transfer takes place, "Zira" will also receive income. "