Aykhan Abbasov: "We have experienced more difficult situations" - INTERVIEW

Interview
13 November 2023 18:50
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Aykhan Abbasov: "We have experienced more difficult situations" - INTERVIEW

The interview of "Turan Tovuz" head coach Aykhan Abbasov to Idman.biz website

- You were defeated by "Sabah" in the XIII round of the Azerbaijan Premier League. What were the weaknesses?

- We wanted to win this match. In the worst case, since we played at home, we should not have lost. The players did their best and fought until the end. Unfortunately, although we have been better in the offensive line in the last matches, we have gaps in the defensive line. We have to handle this. It will be good if we can do that.

- This was the second defeat in a row...

- We were not weaker than the opponent in any of those matches. Or we cannot say that they are superior to us in all aspects. We played both "Sabail" and "Sabah". There were referee mistakes in the match against "Sabail". This affected the result. The match against "Sabah" was one of the fastest and most competitive matches in the championship. We need such games. If we are defeated, there are mistakes. We will analyze it and try to eliminate it.

- You said there are problems in defense. What steps do you plan to take to eliminate this?

- Most of our mistakes are in defense. Even when we win, we think about defense. But these are individual mistakes. Football players should be more concentrated, more attentive. Because every point is important for us. We have been in a more difficult situation. I believe this too shall pass. If we play each team evenly, that's progress.

- After the defeat to "Sabah", we were far away from the leaders' group. Won't it be hard to get back to the top?

- It is true, the difference in points has increased a bit. But it's a long marathon. We will fight until the end. The main thing is that my players do not lose heart. That's what we want first. Regardless of the score of the match, we always tell our players that there should be discipline on the field for 90 minutes. We have to keep it until the end of the championship. Defeats are inevitable. Every team has its ups and downs. Today we have a drop in terms of results, not in terms of games. We are sorry, but we will try to insure it in the upcoming games.

- From this point of view, can the break due to the games of the national teams work in your favor?

- Those who send more players to the team suffer from this point of view. They fall off the pace. We are trying to keep it that way.

- The head coach of "Qarabag" Gurban Gurbanov said that this break has dealt a big blow to football and clubs. What is your opinion on this?

- I am familiar with Gurban Gurbanov's statement. Those who went to the national teams and returned injured have a very bad effect on teams like "Qarabag". Agdam club is in good shape. They are a team that plays twice a week. Players can lose their tone during such a break. This is normal. Whenever we make transfers, we want him to be a member of the national team. But on the other hand, we have difficulties in such situations. Emmanuel Hakman and Denis Marindici are going to the Moldovan national team. They will play 2 tough matches there, return and play in Azerbaijan again 3 days later. This will be difficult.

Emin Aga

Idman.biz