After the match “Navbahor” – “Mash’al” (2:1) in Namangan, head coach Timur Kapadze expressed his thoughts at a press conference. The coach dedicated the victory to the fans and gave a full opinion on the team’s game and rotation policy.
“First of all, I would like to congratulate our fans on the victory. It was a really good game. The team prepared well during the FIFA days. Of course, we have a lot of work ahead of us. We understood Mashal's capabilities well and played on this basis. We had many chances in the first half, in the second half the opponent put a lot of pressure, but we also took advantage of the opportunities and scored a goal. Now we will prepare hard for the upcoming games. We will play against Andijan in the next round,” said Kapadze.
It was also noted that in the current situation, many players have been injured in the “infirmary”. Kapadze stressed that losing each player is difficult for the team and he wants everyone to recover quickly and return to the field.
When asked about the rotation, the coach emphasized that they are a new team and it is important to monitor each player. Having watched the games of players like Vanya Ilic, Alex Fernandez and Muhammadali Usmonov, he explained that giving them opportunities in different situations on the field is a rotation policy. “All players deserve to play in the main squad. Someone needs time, someone has proven themselves. That is why we are rotating. There is no stability yet, but it is clear that there is growth from round to round,” the coach said.
The rotation in central defense was also noted as an interesting process. He emphasized that due to injuries and trips to Chichinadze and other central defenders, other players are given opportunities.
It was also explained that due to the score, the team sometimes slows down and the opponent gains an advantage. Kapadze said that this is inherent in human nature, and that players are calm and worried when securing a score.
Answering other questions related to the score and performance, he emphasized that the team’s goal is to analyze mistakes after each game, develop and make the right decisions in future matches.
The coach says that the team will accept the growth and shortcomings in football as a complete experience. The lessons learned from each match will be the basis for the team, allowing it to show maximum results in future matches.
This match and Kapadze's comments provided valuable information for the fans about the team's mental preparedness and the effectiveness of the rotation. The team is expected to pursue its highest goals with the new lineup and play active and dynamic football in the upcoming matches.
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