Baku’s Neftchi secured a 3-1 victory over Kapaz in the 20th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League, and head coach Yuri Vernidub addressed the media following the match.

Neftchi’s Victory and Forward Options

Vernidub congratulated the fans on the win, acknowledging their support. He highlighted the difficulty in choosing between forwards Sambu and Vensan Abubakar, stating, Sambu and Abubakar are good strikers and it is remarkably difficult to choose between them. I’m happy with them. He also expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting, I’m glad that we scored goals today, we are trying hard for the team.

Maintaining Team Rhythm

With no official match scheduled for the following week, Vernidub has requested a friendly match to maintain the team’s momentum. He emphasized the importance of keeping all players active, stating, I asked the club management to organize a friendly match so that the players would be in rhythm. He also underscored the team’s unity, saying, We don’t have stars, we have a team and a family. The stars are difficult to control.

Support for Qarabag in Europa League

The postponement of Neftchi’s match against Qarabag due to Qarabag’s participation in the European Cups prompted a discussion about prioritizing Azerbaijani football. Vernidub revealed that the club decided to support Qarabag, saying, We met with the management of the club and decided to support Qarabag, which represents Azerbaijan in Europe. He acknowledged that the postponement may be bad for us but expressed hope for a positive outcome and wished Qarabag success against Newcastle, adding, I wish Qarabag victory over Newcastle. This will benefit Azerbaijan.