"The training period was normal. The main thing is that the players were willing."
Aykhan Abbasov, the head coach of Shamakhi, told Idman.biz.
The young specialist evaluated the pre-season preparations of the regional representative. He said that it would have been better if they had faced stronger opponents in preparation: "Brahim Konate was injured. We are sorry that it was out of order in preparation. We wanted the opponents to be stronger in all 4 matches. It is true that Kepez and the last match were better fought. We need to see mistakes during preparation. It will be more difficult in the championship, but we will try to use our 1-week time."
Abbasov also evaluated the new transfers. According to him, Jonathan Benteke, who scored 5 goals in the preparatory matches, is not fully ready for the championship: "It is gratifying that our players distinguished themselves in the test matches. It will be more difficult in the championship. We expect a lot from attacking midfielders Christian Benteke and Pelaji Poussi. But Benteke is not in full form."
42 good coaches also announced their expectations for the match against Sabah in the opening round of the Azerbaijan Premier League: "There is no need to say much about them. The team plays in the Conference League. They fought very well against Maccabi. They had a successful streak at the end of last year. They have quality players. It will be difficult against them. But since we will play the game at home, we will try to take advantage of this advantage."
Shamakhi will play against Sabah in the first round of the Premier League on August 4.
Emin Agha
Idman.biz
