The head coach of Neftchi PFC Samir Abasov expressed his opinion at the press conference after the return match of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League with HJK: “We did not like the defeat and the disappointing score. This was not included in our plans. We were hopeful after the first part. Today we played better and more compactly in the first half than in the first half of the home match. Unfortunately, we saw a goal at the beginning of the second half. We had a hard time scoring for this team. We have problems on the offensive line. We wanted to fill this gap. Championship and Conference League games are waiting for us. We will prepare. "

Then the head coach answered journalists' questions: “Can anyone guarantee me that we would not have made such mistakes in the quadruple defense? The first goal was more of a midfielder's mistake than a defender's. I do not see an error in the system. We have become champions in this system, we have beaten the Georgian representative. There is a difference between the game we showed at the end of the championship and the current one. I am sure that the mistakes will disappear as soon as we get in shape. There must be enough players on the bench to make a difference in the game. The opponent shows pragmatic football. We knew where the dangers would come from. We need to intensify the attack to have a plan B. I was dissatisfied with some of our players. It was also an experience for us. There is a big difference between HIK and Maccabi. We must be ready for anything. I'm not saying that we lost for 3-4 players, we lost as a team. We really have problems on the offensive line. In such matches, everyone has to show himself. Whoever was ready, I gave them a chance. Until yesterday, we were thinking of a squad, but after the last training we changed the squad. I think Meza Collie fits our level. If he doesn't run, he won't play. This applies to all players. We understand that Caesar is not ready, so we replace him. I believe it will be very useful for us. "