"Qarabag is a strong team," said Ajax head coach Francesco Farioli during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Europa League Group Stage third-round match against Qarabag.
According to Idman.biz, Farioli mentioned that some of his players couldn’t make the trip to Baku due to injuries: "I can say that Qarabag is a strong team. I have followed their playing style. As you know, I have worked in Turkiye, so I am familiar with this region."
- What are your predictions for tomorrow's match?
- Our job is not to make predictions but to prepare for the game. Overall, in each match, we need to identify our strengths and weaknesses and earn the points we deserve.
- Anything can happen in football. Are you mentally prepared to lose?
- We need to focus on the result and set emotions aside. If something unfavorable happens, we’ll need to work on our mistakes.
- As you know, traveling from the Netherlands to here is not cheap. Will Ajax have strong fan support in Baku?
- Yes, many fans have traveled from our country. We will do our best to repay their support with a positive result.
- There are important matches in your domestic league. Could the game against Qarabağ provide motivation for future matches?
- Right now, we’re not focusing too far ahead. We know tomorrow’s game is crucial for our upcoming matches as well. Qarabag has strong players, and we are mentally prepared for everything. We know it will be a tough game.
- Qarabag also has a strong fan base. How do you think that will affect the result?
- Of course, this is a serious factor. We’ve considered that. There are many elements that can influence a game, and we’ll try to overcome this one as well.
- What are your first impressions of Baku?
- Naturally, our impressions of the city and country are very positive. The people here are very friendly.
The Qarabag – Ajax match will take place tomorrow.
Aytaj Sahed
Idman.biz
