Sumgayit player Kaelen Malone has shared insights with the club's press service.
According to Idman.biz, Malone, who scored 28 points in the match against Ordu, earning him the title of the team's top scorer, discussed his performance in the first round, the team's atmosphere, and the upcoming match against Lankaran.
- How is the atmosphere in the team after the defeat in the first game?
- The atmosphere wasn't great after the loss. We made a lot of mistakes at the beginning of the game, and our passing accuracy was low, which made a significant difference in the match. The opponent was very good in attack and handled the ball well. We need to play more reliably on defense.
- What was missing in the game against Ordu?
- Overall, we are lacking in team play. Most of us are new here, and we haven’t fully adapted to each other yet. Despite this, we are trying to execute the tactics that the coach has instilled in us. There are still some issues with our understanding of the game.
- How are you preparing for the game against Lankaran?
- The last three days of practice have been very beneficial. We’ve analyzed our opponent's gameplay, but we need to focus more on our own performance. Currently, our roster isn't compact enough, so we are paying special attention to our key shots.
- What can you say about your opponents?
- I’m still new to this league and trying to get to know the teams. At this point, I can't favor any particular team. Every game will be challenging for us. The key is to defend well. In the first game, the fans supported us really well, and I appreciated that a lot.
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