Gurban Gurbanov took part in the press conference after the match between "Neftchi" and "Karabagh" (0:4) of the XVI round of the Azerbaijan Premier League.

Apasport.az reports that the head coach, answering the journalists' questions, first expressed his opinion about the game:

- I congratulate my players.

It was a very important game.

The result is in place, for me it was important that the players return, that they play well.

Many people were tired.

There will probably be injuries.

There is fatigue in the team.

This can lead to unintended consequences.

We got 3 very important points with a good game.

Both teams had good fan support.

I wish success to "Neftchi".

- You said after the game with "Zira" that I was not satisfied with the players.

And now you say that I am satisfied.

What has changed in a short time?


- "Zira" defended better.

The team was not together for a long time.

What I didn't agree with was that experienced players should handle themselves in an important game.

Even if they are tired and unprepared.

But I understand football players.

When there is fatigue, it affects not only the muscles, but also the brain.

I was satisfied with my players today.

Fatigue still bothers me.

Maybe we will have 1-2 injuries tomorrow.

We drew results from the previous games, the players gathered.

I know my players, I understand everything.

Such cases may be in the future.



- Did you expect such a weak performance from "Neftchi"?


- I cannot call anyone weak.

Maybe my players were better today.

Used goal episodes that were not used in previous games.

"Oilman" is always "Oilman".

We did better today than Neftchi.



- In a short time, you will face "Gabala" 3 times.

How do you motivate the players when you face the same team many times?


- It's nice to play against each of our teams.

Let's play 10 times.

But it is not easy to motivate the players when they play against the same team every 3-4 days.

Such cases have happened many times.

There was a good side and a bad side for us.



- How did Maksim Medvedev show himself on the right wing?


- He played more due to his experience.

It is not easy for Maxim to suddenly play there.

It is a very responsible position.

We talked before the game.

He was injured for a long time and had little playing experience.

I was satisfied with it.

We would like to see a better Maxim.



- Ramil Sheydayev created a lot of scoring episodes.

But he could not use all of them...


- He stood out once.

The goalkeeper played very well.

It is Ramil's duty to enter scoring episodes, create conditions and use them.

He worked hard.