Recently appointed as the coach of the "Navbahor" team and former head coach of Uzbekistan’s national football team, Timur Kapadze shared his thoughts on the team’s prospects ahead of the World Cup in an interview with Championat.asia. His words served as both a source of hope and confidence for fans.
Kapadze emphasized that there is no concept of an "easy group" in the World Cup. Every team reaching this stage has set clear goals for itself. From this perspective, the Uzbekistan national team is also approaching the tournament with serious preparation and high confidence. Despite this being their first participation in the World Cup, the players are not intimidated; instead, their self-confidence is strong.
According to the former coach, the team has both experience and potential in its squad. The primary objective is to progress past the group stage. This goal is realistic, and the team possesses all the necessary resources to achieve it. Kapadze highlighted that the team could advance to the next round even by finishing second or third in the group, pointing out that everything in football is decided on the field. Good preparation and team play are the keys to success.
Speaking about the group stage opponents, he described Portugal as a very strong team. At the same time, Colombia has never been an easy opponent. Notably, the first match being against Colombia holds great importance. The result of this game could significantly influence the subsequent dynamics in the group.
Kapadze remarked that the final group match will address all remaining questions. Achieving a positive result against Portugal is also not out of the realm of possibility. However, making precise predictions beforehand is challenging — everything depends on the team’s performance, discipline on the field, and mutual understanding among the players.
In conclusion, Timur Kapadze expressed confidence that the coaching staff would thoroughly prepare the players in all aspects and hoped that the national team would deliver results that bring joy to the fans during the World Cup. For the fans, he emphasized patience, trust, and unwavering support — as this is where great football truly begins.
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