The head coach of Neftchi PFC Fuzuli Mammadov expressed his views at the post-match press conference of the second round of the Premier League against Sumgayit. He said that they will try to eliminate the mistakes before the upcoming Euroleague match:

"Our team did not play at the level we wanted today. We played very poorly. The opponent was more eager than us. I could not see the desire we wanted in the players. We played very badly. We never played like that. We will look at the game and analyze it. We will try to correct mistakes. We need to eliminate all mistakes and shortcomings like this match. "

Then the head coach answered journalists' questions: "Anton Krivotsyuk has no problems, he just makes a lot of mistakes. The players have to run more. The one who suffers the most, the one who wants to win. It is very difficult to win only because of quality. Defeat is not pleasant. Namik Alaskarov was not as effective in the attack today and we had to replace him. It is true that after the appearance of Monroe, our attack increased, but still we can achieve the desired result. We didn't know. The reason we postponed the match with Galatasaray to the Baku Olympic Stadium was that the grass at Bakcell Arena was not at the level we wanted, the pitch was better there. There are other reasons. Today we were not behind in terms of tactics. We had a special plan. tried, but could not do it as a team. Mirabdulla previous month did not have a bad effect on them today. I am pleased with his perseverance. I had never seen this determination before. If this continues in the upcoming matches, he can become a key player. We talked to Mbodj in the locker room, he understood his mistakes. No player should object to the decision of the head coach. I understand him, we were back in the score, he was nervous. There is no need to fine him. I think this will not happen again. Mbodj did not train three days ago, he had a muscle problem. I was afraid to let him play, but after two days of training he said he was ready. However, it did not deliver in some episodes. We replaced Stankovic, who is more ready. We have time before the game with Galatasaray, we will prepare. We will do our best to win. If we lose to Galatasaray, will I stay in the team? This is our first defeat. The job of our coaches is to work on mistakes. Everything depends on our leader, I am ready to decide. "