At a press conference following the 24th round of the Super League, Neftchi head coach Vitaliy Levchenko praised the victory in the derby and congratulated the team and fans. "The game was tough because it was a derby. "I am pleased with the victory, and I express my gratitude to our fans," said the coach.
When asked about the championship race, Levchenko urged vigilance: "We will do everything that depends on us to the maximum extent. All opponents lose points - and we must accumulate our share in every game. Step by step, we are preparing for the next match."
Speaking about plans for the FIFA dates, the coach announced his intention to organize a friendly match: "Yes, we are planning to hold a test match during the break," Levchenko added.
Regarding Marusic, who recently had few appearances, there's news: "He's just recovering from an injury. We hope he will fully recover during the FIFA break and may return to the field in the following matches."
Response to the news surrounding Fabio Cannavaro as head coach of the Uzbekistan national team: "I don't need to comment on this - there are responsible structures. We have the World Cup ahead of us. I hope that Cannavaro will live up to the expectations and the national team will achieve a worthy result at the World Cup," Levchenko said.
The coach specifically addressed the atmosphere of the match: "We played in front of the fans gathered in two sectors. Andijan fans didn't leave their team alone either. Indeed, today's stadium atmosphere reminded me of Champions League evenings."
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