Neftchi midfielder Elvin Jamalov answered journalists' questions. Idman.biz presents the interview with reference to Futbolxeber.az:
- Neftchi, which had an unsuccessful season, also lost in the last round...
- Actually, we didn't play badly. We created goal chances. But we couldn't use the opportunities. We wanted to end the season with 3 points. Unfortunately, we left the field defeated.
- To what extent did the red cards affect the fate of the match?
- After the opponent was outnumbered, we couldn't use the numerical advantage. On the contrary, after the opponent was outnumbered, we scored a goal. Then we tried to equalize the score. Instead of scoring, we were outnumbered ourselves.
- It seemed that the opponent started playing better after being outnumbered. What can be attributed to this?
- Maybe it looked that way from the outside. But we also had games where the team made a better impression after being outnumbered, and the players were more fired up. We started the match determinedly. If Ozobić had scored in the first half, it would have been a different game. Such matches are such that you have to score goals quickly.
- If you had won, you would have finished the season in 5th place. Didn't this moment increase your motivation?
- Games with Sabah are always games of principle, they are intense. This game was no exception. It was an important match for us. Yes, if we had won 3 points, we would have advanced 1 place. Unfortunately, we didn't. Hopefully, we will make a successful start to the new season and forget these results.
- If Sabah goes to the Euroleague, will you not feel regretful, even if only slightly, for changing your club?
- No, there is no regret. My thoughts are with Neftchi. I want to achieve success with Neftchi. I wish us to achieve good results and I will also have a share in this.
- Your former head coach Murad Musayev became the champion of Russia. Will you congratulate him?
- Of course, I will congratulate him. I am happy for him. I played under Musayev before, I was the captain. I congratulate you through you.
- The season has already ended. Maybe you can clarify that scandalous statement that Sabah published before the semi-final match of the cup...
- I think it is better if we do not talk about it.
- As far as we know, Sekidika was the initiator of coming to Neftchi, not you, but he himself. In this case, how true is it that you are unjustly accused?
- I do not want to return to that topic. I also ask you to close this issue.
- You did not take part in the national team. Were you expecting an invitation from Fernando Santos?
- I always expect an invitation from the national team. We are ready to help the team. Even though I didn't get an invitation this time, I respect the head coach's decision. I will do my best to get invited to the national team again in the upcoming training camps.
- How do you evaluate your performance during the season?
- I didn't get a chance after the arrival of the new head coach at my previous club. However, Samir Abasov has trusted me in Neftchi since the day I arrived. I was in good shape when I joined the team. Later, I experienced a slight decline. I believe that I will fix this in the summer training camp.
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