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Qarabag’s Brazilian defender Mateus Silva assessed the team’s 0-0 draw with Gabala in the 10th round of the Azerbaijan Premier League. He said they had difficulty building play and organizing attacks.
“We faced difficulties on the pitch. We need to learn from this game, analyze our mistakes and focus on the next match. This time, we have to settle for one point. I also thank the fans for their support,” the 29-year-old told teleqraf.az.
Silva discusses period of adaptation
The player also spoke about the team’s weaker performances this season compared with previous years and its difficulties scoring goals. He said it was normal for players to leave and join the squad, and that Qarabag was currently going through a period of adaptation.
Silva said all the players were working hard in training and doing their best to return to their previous level of play. He said he believed everything would fall into place in time.
The Brazilian defender noted that the upcoming matches would not be easy and that the international break had helped his teammates get to know one another better. Silva stressed the importance of preparing for every match.
Qarabag have 19 points and are third in the standings, two points behind leaders Neftchi.
Context
On October 5, Mateus Silva said he believed Qarabag would return to its previous level of play. He also said that missing out on European competitions had affected the players and that the international break had come at a good time for the team.
