A press conference was held before the decisive match of the Asian Champions League-2 tournament with the participation of Andijan team coach Samvel Babayan and talented midfielder Damir Temirov. During a conversation at the magnificent Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Babayan spoke about the future opponent's strength and responsibility to the team.
Al-Ahli - a living history of Qatari football
Samvel Babayan praised the opposing team, emphasizing that today's match will not be easy. In particular, he acknowledged the skill of the world star Julian Draxler in the opponent's lineup.
"The conditions for football in Qatar are impeccable. A serious test awaits us today. Al-Ahli has a rich history, and they have high-level players like Draxler. But we are only striving towards our goal," Babayan said.
The team's midfielder, Damir Temirov, stated that the atmosphere among the players is excellent and that they came to Qatar only for a victory.
Lineup losses and coach plan
Unfortunately, the Eagles couldn't make it to the match in Doha with the full squad. According to the coach:
- Otabek Jurakuziev: Due to family reasons, he cannot help the team.
- Injuries: Due to the end of the season, a number of players have minor injuries, but the medical staff is making every effort to prepare them for the game.
Babayan's "Magic Wand" in Qatar
Journalists recalled the coach's successful statistics against Qatari clubs (in particular, the victory over "Al-Wakra" with "Navbahor"). Babayan shared his thoughts on this matter:
- New team, new challenge: Although the coach took charge of "Andijan" only 4 weeks ago, he said that 3 weeks of intense training increased the team's potential.
- Task - getting out of the group: Babayan emphasizes that the team needs to learn from mistakes from previous rounds and secure a spot in the playoffs by becoming more cohesive.
Opportunities of "Andijan"
Although Samvel Babayan hosted the team in a difficult situation, he noted that the tasks in the domestic championship were successfully completed, and now it's time for the international arena. "Andijan" fans expect only a positive result and a spot in the group stage from today's match.
In your opinion, can Samvel Babayan repeat his success at Navbahor with Andijan?
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